The Board found that the veteran's pre-existing compression fracture of L-2 was not aggravated by his military service and thus denied service connection.
The deciding factor: Clear and unmistakable evidence established that the veteran had a pre-existing compression fracture of L-2 prior to entry into active duty, and it was not aggravated during or due to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- compression fracture of L-2
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2008
- Citation
- 0841552
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What this means for you
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