Partly granted
The veteran's claims for higher ratings for a groin condition and scar were denied. The claim for service connection for depression was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the severity of the conditions warranting a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- myositis ossificans (claimed as groin condition), scar, left groin for removal of mass, depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000272
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