The February 28, 1975 rating decision was found to be clearly and unmistakably erroneous in denying service connection for lumbosacral strain with associated neuritis. The Veteran's back condition is presumed to have existed prior to service.
The deciding factor: The RO incorrectly applied the legal standard regarding a preexisting condition, leading to an error in determining that the Veteran's lumbosacral strain with associated neuritis was of preservice origin.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral strain with associated neuritis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2024
- Citation
- 24015632
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