Partly granted
The veteran's claim for service connection of a lumbar spine disability, including lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease, and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), was granted. The claim for total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is a result of his continuous heavy lifting while on active-duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability, lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25001367
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