The Board has determined that the Veteran's diagnosed low back herniation and intervertebral disc syndrome is etiologically related to his low back injuries sustained during service, granting service connection for a low back disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's statements regarding the onset and continuity of his symptoms credible and considered them in conjunction with the medical evidence, including his in-service complaints and post-service treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back herniation, Intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2020
- Citation
- 20071843
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.
What you can do next
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