The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for facet joint arthropathy with mechanical back pain syndrome, finding that his current low back disability is related to an in-service injury during active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current low back disability was likely incurred during service based on his lay statements and medical records documenting treatment from June 1980 to October 1983, as well as post-service evidence of longstanding back pain.
- Claimed conditions
- facet joint arthropathy, mechanical back pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24045434
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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