The Board denied service connection for a back condition, including spondylolisthesis, as the evidence did not show permanent aggravation of the preexisting condition during service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion and the Veteran's own report were considered, but the evidence clearly demonstrated that the back disability existed prior to service and was not permanently aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- back condition, spondylolisthesis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2026
- Citation
- A26031959
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