The VA examiner found no additional disability resulting from the November 2008 examination, and concluded that the Veteran's back condition was already present prior to the examination.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the November 2008 examination did not cause any significant injury or aggravation of the Veteran's pre-existing lumbar degenerative conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- lower back pain, lumbar degenerative disc disease, lumbar degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2017
- Citation
- 1729043
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a VA examination to determine the etiology of the Veteran's lower back pain.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded all issues for further development, including verification of the Veteran's service dates and consideration of any newly identified periods of service.
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