Granted
The veteran's service connection claims for C-6 tetraplegia, loss of bowel function, and loss of bladder function were granted due to new and relevant evidence.
The deciding factor: New and relevant evidence, including a diagnosis of PTSD related to alcohol use disorder, supported the veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- C-6 tetrapalegia, loss of use of bowels, loss of use of bladder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25008116
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