The Board remands the claims for service connection for lumbar spondylosis with degenerative osteoarthritis, depressive disorder due to multiple conditions with tobacco use disorder, and anxiety as they are inextricably intertwined.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided were found inadequate, and new opinions are needed to address the etiology of the Veteran's lumbar spine disability. The claims for service connection for anxiety and depressive disorder due to multiple conditions with tobacco use disorder are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the lumbar spine claim.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis with degenerative osteoarthritis, depressive disorder due to multiple conditions with tobacco use disorder, anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25102824
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