The Board finds that the veteran's current lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc disease L5-S1, status post lumbar laminectomy and L4-S1 fusion, is etiologically related to injuries incurred in service, specifically a motorcycle accident in February 1985.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's current low back disability was more likely than not caused by intercurrent lifting injuries and an MVA in 1987, which contributed to his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spondylosis with degenerative disc disease L5-S1, status post lumbar laminectomy and L4-S1 fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2006
- Citation
- 0635541
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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