The Board found that the Veteran's lumbar myofascial syndrome and bilateral hip disability are not related to service, as there is no evidence of such conditions during or immediately following service. The claims for service connection were denied.
The deciding factor: VA examiners provided detailed opinions concluding that the Veteran's diagnosed lumbar spine and bilateral hip disabilities are not related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar myofascial syndrome, bilateral hip tendonitis/bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2017
- Citation
- 1741362
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What this means for you
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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: Denied
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