The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a back disability, left leg radiculopathy, right leg radiculopathy, and an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease related to these conditions. The Board also found that any current symptoms are not linked to service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records did not document any low back injuries or disorders during service. His current back disability is attributed to a motor vehicle accident many years after service. The Board determined there was no evidence of a nexus between the Veteran’s current psychiatric disorder and his military service, as he had other diagnoses that predate service.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability, left leg radiculopathy, right leg radiculopathy, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19120461
Veterans Law Judge
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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