Denied
The Board denied service connection for thoracic strain, finding no evidence linking the condition to the Veteran's military service. The claim for generalized anxiety disorder was remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The July 2024 VA examination report and medical opinion constituted probative, persuasive medical evidence that weighed against the claim for thoracic strain.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracic strain, generalized anxiety disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098888
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