The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, an increased rating for residuals of a fracture, right distal radius and ulnar styloid process, and entitlement to TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current low back disability was related to his active military service or that his service-connected disabilities precluded substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Disability, Residuals of a fracture, right distal radius and ulnar styloid process
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0905727
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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