The appeal for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder was dismissed, while the claims for service connection for right and left knee disabilities were granted. The other claims were remanded.
The deciding factor: Service connection for the right and left knee disabilities was granted due to evidence supporting a link between the in-service injuries and current conditions, despite some negative opinions from VA examiners. The lumbar spine disability claim was remanded for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD and major depressive disorder with anxious distress), Right knee disability, Left knee disability, Lumbar spine disability, Right lower extremity radiculopathy (secondary to lumbar spine disability), Right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25050862
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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