The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, lumbosacral strain, and spinal stenosis effective January 13, 2016, and bilateral peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities effective January 13, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence persuasively shows that the Veteran has had lumbar disc disease since October 30, 1972, and peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity since October 30, 1972, which was caused by the lumbar spine disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease, Degenerative arthritis of the spine, Lumbosacral strain, Spinal stenosis, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24068792
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for additional VA examinations to properly evaluate the current severity of her disabilities.
- Dismissed
The appeal is dismissed due to res judicata, as the issues were previously adjudicated and are now barred from further review.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the R(1) rate due to his need for regular aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and foraminal stenosis based on a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.
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