The Board found that new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the claim for service connection of a chronic low back disorder. The claim was then evaluated in light of all available evidence, including service records and private medical opinions, and it was determined that the veteran's current low back disorder is not related to his active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while the veteran had an injury during active duty, there was no evidence showing a chronic condition at that time. The subsequent development of symptoms did not show continuity of symptomatology or medical nexus between the in-service injury and current low back disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 22, 2007
- Citation
- 0718767
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What this means for you
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