Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claim for a low back disorder to correct an error by the AOJ, specifically to ensure that the Veteran receives a VA examination and medical opinion.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary because the AOJ did not afford the Veteran a VA examination or medical opinion prior to the January 2024 rating decision, despite evidence indicating he has experienced persistent symptoms since active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089926
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