The Board granted service connection for spinal stenosis, post laminectomy syndrome, spinal cord stimulator, lumbar spine based on the evidence showing an in-service incurrence and a positive nexus opinion.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's statements to be credible and supported by a positive medical nexus opinion from Dr. F.K., which linked the condition to service duties.
- Claimed conditions
- spinal stenosis, post laminectomy syndrome, spinal cord stimulator, lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24068490
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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