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The Board denied service connection for lumbosacral spine and cervical spine disabilities, finding no evidence of a direct link to service or aggravation by diabetes.,Service connection was also denied for an effective date prior to February 12, 2016 for the grant of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.

The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no evidence showing a direct link between the Veteran's lumbosacral and cervical spine disabilities and his military service. The medical opinions provided did not support a causal relationship between diabetes and these conditions.,Service connection was denied for an effective date prior to February 12, 2016 because there is no indication of entitlement to TDIU (Total Disability Rating Based on Individual Unemployability).

Claimed conditions
lumbosacral spine disability, cervical spine disability
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
September 13, 2019
Citation
19171095

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