Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine condition but denied service connection for cystic acne to the back, face and neck, to include acne scars of the face, neck and upper back.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's claim for a lumbar spine condition due to an in-service injury, while there was no evidence that his cystic acne was aggravated beyond its natural progression during service.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine condition, cystic acne to the back, face and neck, to include acne scars of the face, neck and upper back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093892
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