Denied
The Board denied service connection for back pain/disc issues, an initial compensable disability rating for unspecified headaches syndrome, and dismissed the claims for service connection for tinnitus and increase evaluation for restless leg syndrome (RLS).
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current back disability was related to his active service. The VA examiner opined that it was less likely than not that the back disability was incurred in or caused by an injury, event, or illness during service.
- Claimed conditions
- back pain/disc issues, unspecified headaches syndrome, tinnitus, restless leg syndrome (RLS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017170
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