The Board found that a back disorder was not incurred in or aggravated by the Veteran's active duty military service, did not manifest within one year of service discharge, and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected Pellegrini-Stieda of the left knee and/or Osgood-Schlatter's disease of the right knee.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners' opinions were based on a review of the record, including reports of interviews with the Veteran as well as his statements and testimony at hearings; a review of his medical records, to include his service treatment records; and physical findings and diagnostic testing. The opinions considered all pertinent evidence of record, provided clear conclusions with supporting data, and offered reasoned medical explanations connecting the two.
- Claimed conditions
- back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1340258
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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