The appeal was denied for various conditions, including persistent depressive disorder with memory loss, lumbosacral strain, cervical strain, tinnitus, and knee strains. The service connection for degenerative arthritis was also denied.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating or service connection due to insufficient evidence of symptom severity or etiology related to military service.

Claimed conditions

persistent depressive disorder with memory loss, lumbosacral strain, cervical strain, tinnitus, left knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee strain with patellofemoral pain syndrome, degenerative arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

A25009245

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