The Board has granted service connection for segmental and somatic dysfunction of the lumbar region, cervicobrachial syndrome, and radiculopathy, lumbosacral region. The conditions are related to the Veteran's in-service aviation duties.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition is directly related to his in-service aviation duties, including piloting a helicopter and airborne jumps.
- Claimed conditions
- segmental and somatic dysfunction of the lumbar region, cervicobrachial syndrome, radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24018878
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