Denied
The Board denied service connection for foot pain and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease as the evidence did not support a current disability or a link to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that there was no causal connection between the Veteran's current back disorder and military service, considering the long absence of complaints, treatments, or diagnoses relating to disorders, and his post-service occupation as a pipe and welder fitter.
- Claimed conditions
- foot pain, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25103645
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