Granted
The Board granted service connection for a back disability, including degenerative arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), spinal stenosis, and multilevel post surgical changes related to L2-S1 laminectomy/ fusion.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's back disability is related to an in-service motor vehicle accident involving a whiplash injury and low back strain.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis, Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Spinal stenosis, Multilevel post surgical changes related to L2-S1 laminectomy/ fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25012718
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