Denied
The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.
The deciding factor: The appellant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge due to convictions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which is considered a statutory bar to VA benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, Depression, Lumbar spine disability, Bilateral knee disability
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25110930
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