The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, as there was no evidence of an in-service injury or that the condition is related to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's degenerative disc disease and retrolisthesis are less likely than not incurred in or caused by his lumbar spine disability during service. The Board found this opinion to be credible and probative, as it was thorough and supported with evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disorder, back pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25039890
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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