The Board found that the Veteran's spine disability did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service. As such, the claim for service connection was denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded it was less likely than not that any current spine disability is related to the Veteran's period of active service, including a failed epidural during an in-service pregnancy.
- Claimed conditions
- Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1442071
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for a right shoulder disability and spine disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during service. The Veteran's death prevented consideration of his current symptoms.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial rating for MDD is denied, and the spine disability claim is remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's spine disability and right lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve have been granted separate ratings, with the right lower extremity radiculopathy rated at 20 percent since December 11, 2014. The spine disability remains rated at 60 percent.
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