Partly granted
The veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, left knee, left wrist, and left hand disabilities were granted. The effective dates for PTSD, right ankle sprain, and right knee osteoarthritis were set to July 16, 2012. Other issues were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the receipt of new and relevant evidence since the previous denials.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disability, left knee disability, left wrist disability, left hand disability, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), right ankle sprain, right knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000160
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