The Veteran's service connection claim for L2-L5 lumbar spondylosis and degenerative arthritis of the spine was denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service. The Veteran's insomnia disorder claim was also denied, with a 30% rating being assigned.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's current diagnoses were not related to his military service and did not meet the criteria for service connection under direct or presumptive service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- L2-L5 lumbar spondylosis, degenerative arthritis of the spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22057401
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