The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bulging disc, finding no evidence of a current disability during the pendency of the appeal. The claims for increased ratings for left knee and lumbosacral strain disabilities were remanded due to inadequate VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no competent evidence showing the Veteran had a current bulging disc condition, which is necessary to establish service connection. For the increased rating claims, the Board determined that additional medical clarification was needed regarding functional loss and ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Bulging disc
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2024
- Citation
- A24069507
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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