The Veteran's service connection claim for PCS is granted as the evidence shows it was incurred in service.,The Veteran's service connection claim for a lumbar spine disability is denied as the preponderance of the evidence does not support its incurrence during service.
The deciding factor: For PCS, the VA examination confirmed the diagnosis and provided an opinion that the condition likely developed during service. For the lumbar spine disability, the examiner stated it was more likely due to natural progression and aging.
- Claimed conditions
- Posterior Compartment Syndrome (PCS), Lumbar Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1410690
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