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Service connection for hypertension was denied. Service connection for a right knee disability was remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of hypertension during or after service, and the Veteran's claim for a right knee disability requires further medical examination.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25008005
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