The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome and radiculopathy left lower extremity sciatic nerve as secondary to IVDS, finding the evidence was at least evenly balanced.
The deciding factor: The evidence was found to be in approximate balance regarding the relationship between the Veteran's conditions and their military service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), radiculopathy left lower extremity sciatic nerve (left lower radiculopathy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25049779
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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