Granted
The Board granted service connection for a low back disability, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance that it is causally related to the Veteran's active duty.
The deciding factor: The July 2024 VA examiner's opinion was found not probative due to its reliance on the absence of documented treatment during service. The March 2023 private medical opinion provided a favorable link between the current disability and in-service events, leading to a grant of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088922
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