The appeal was denied as new and relevant evidence has not been received to readjudicate the previously denied claim of service connection for a back disorder, and there is no evidence that the Veteran's psychiatric disorder is related to service.

The deciding factor: The probative evidence does not establish a link between the Veteran's psychiatric disability and his military service or any service-connected condition, and new evidence submitted since the previous denial did not meet the criteria for reopening the claim.

Claimed conditions

Back disorder, Psychiatric disorder, including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and somatic symptoms disorder

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 26, 2025

Citation

A25017243

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