The Board granted service connection for a low back disability, to include arthritis, IVDS, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis, as well as bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the service-connected low back disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's statements regarding his in-service event were found to be competent and credible, establishing an in-service event. The January 2023 VA examination report indicated a positive nexus between the Veteran's low back disability and his service, leading to the grant of service connection for both conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability, to include arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis, Bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25044669
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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