The Board found that the veteran's left forearm scar existed prior to his military service and was not aggravated by such service. The arthritis of the lumbar spine is related to service.
The deciding factor: The examiner stated that it is more likely than not that the veteran's low back problem occurred during or shortly after his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- left forearm scar, arthritis of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2004
- Citation
- 0429473
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