Partly granted
The veteran's claims for service connection for autoimmune and cardiovascular disabilities were denied. The claims for lumbar spine, radiculopathy, and bilateral knee disabilities were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran incurred a disease or injury relating to the Veteran's present disabilities during active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- autoimmune disease, hepatitis, diabetes mellitus, liver disease, cardiovascular disability, coronary artery disease, lumbar spine disability, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremity, bilateral knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25000881
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