Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and left lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that these conditions are related to a traumatic motor vehicle accident during active duty service.
The deciding factor: The positive nexus opinion from J.B., PA-C, supported by VA treatment records, established a link between the Veteran's in-service trauma and his current disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25093114
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