The Board found that the Veteran's preexisting spina bifida occulta at S1 did not become aggravated during service, and there is no evidence of a back disability in service. The current herniated disc at L5-S1 was first diagnosed many years after service and is not related to his pre-existing condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's preexisting spina bifida occulta at S1 did not become aggravated during service, and there is no evidence of a back disability in service. The current herniated disc at L5-S1 was first diagnosed many years after service and is not related to his pre-existing condition.
- Claimed conditions
- spina bifida occulta at S1
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 26, 2015
- Citation
- 1522298
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