The Board granted service connection for the low back disorder, diagnosed degenerative disc disease with spinal fusion, and denied a rating in excess of 60 percent for left hip strain.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's current low back disability is due to his service-connected left hip disability, as supported by medical evidence and examination findings.

Claimed conditions

left hip strain, low back disorder (degenerative disc disease with spinal fusion)

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

60%

Decision date

November 17, 2025

Citation

25014044

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