The Veteran's back disability, currently diagnosed as degenerative joint disease, status post lumbar laminectomy and herniated nucleus pulposus L4-L5-S1, is granted. The neurological disability of the upper and lower extremities is remanded for further examination.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations noted the presence of intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), but no IVDS was found in subsequent examinations. The Board finds that the Veteran's statements are credible regarding his symptoms during and after service, including carrying heavy equipment on his back while running through challenging terrain.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease, status post lumbar laminectomy and herniated nucleus pulposus L4-L5-S1, Neurological disability of the upper and lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2022
- Citation
- 22037591
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