Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back condition, finding no evidence of an in-service injury or treatment and noting that the condition developed over time as a result of joint overuse.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's back condition was less likely than not caused by any claimed in-service injury or event due to a lack of medical treatment for any back injury during or following active duty, and the condition developed over time as a result of joint overuse.
- Claimed conditions
- low back condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25011864
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