Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a low back disorder to correct a duty to assist error, as an adequate medical opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's condition was not obtained.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary due to the absence of an adequate medical opinion that addresses the etiology of the Veteran's low back disorder and reviews all relevant evidence, including lay reports and service records.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25102539
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