The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's lumbar spine disorder first manifested in service and was incurred during service.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's lumbar spine degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) (previously denied as low back injury with residuals) disorder first manifested in service and was incurred during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25029353
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
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