The Board found that the veteran's preexisting herniated disc of the low back did not increase in severity during his active duty service from January 2, 1991 to May 11, 1991. As a result, he was not granted service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's preexisting herniated disc of the low back did not increase in severity during his active duty service from January 2, 1991 to May 11, 1991.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated disc of the low back
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 6, 2000
- Citation
- 0009128
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