The veteran's claims for increased evaluation of low back disability, service connection for cervical spine DJD and DDD, and separate service connection for scoliosis of the low back were denied. The RO found no evidence linking current disabilities to service.
The deciding factor: There is no competent medical evidence showing a relationship between the veteran's currently diagnosed conditions (low back syndrome, DJD and DDD of the cervical spine) and his period of active duty or within the applicable presumptive period following service.
- Claimed conditions
- low back syndrome, DJD and DDD of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 1, 2000
- Citation
- 0014440
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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