The Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was denied. The claim for service connection for a respiratory disability was remanded for further evaluation.

The deciding factor: The decision on the back disability was based on the lack of evidence linking it to service, while the respiratory disability claim was remanded due to inadequate medical opinion.

Claimed conditions

back disability, respiratory disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

Burn pits / airborne hazards

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 16, 2025

Citation

A25004281

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