Denied
The Board denied service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disability, finding that the evidence did not support a nexus between the Veteran's current back condition and his military service.
The deciding factor: The January 2021 VA examiner opined that the Veteran's thoracolumbar spine disability was less likely than not incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injury. The Board found this opinion more probative, as it was based on an accurate set of facts and supported with adequate rationale.
- Claimed conditions
- low back strain and sacroiliitis (thoracolumbar spine disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011861
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