The Veteran's service connection for bilateral hands/fingers, hips, and knees disabilities is granted. The Board found that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to in-service injury.

The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's lay statements of in-service problems arising from his aircraft mechanic duties to be credible and supported by medical evidence.

Claimed conditions

left hand/fingers disability, right hand/fingers disability, left hip disability, right hip disability, left knee disability, right knee disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Gulf War

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 23, 2025

Citation

A25005863

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