Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case for an additional medical opinion to determine the etiology of the Veteran's back disorder, including his diagnosed lumbosacral strain.
The deciding factor: The August 2023 VA examiner did not adequately address the Veteran's claims regarding the nature and onset of his back disorder during service or its potential relation to his duties as a recovery specialist.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020160
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