The RO denied a compensable rating for the veteran's service-connected low back disorder, stating that there was no indication of a relationship between the current lumbar spine condition and the service-connected acute sacroiliac sprain condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not find any evidence linking the current low back pathology to the service-connected sacroiliac strain.
- Claimed conditions
- sacroiliac strain, degenerative joint and disc disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0123407
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for additional examinations. The Veteran's back disability is being evaluated again, including a new VA examination and retrospective opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional development, including obtaining new evidence and scheduling an examination.
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