Granted
The Board granted service connection for a back disability, including intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and scoliosis, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in approximate balance that the Veteran's pre-existing scoliosis was aggravated by his duties during active service, and the current back disability, including IVDS and scoliosis, is causally related to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability, including intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- 25012329
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