Granted
The Board granted service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), lumbar spine, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities.
The deciding factor: The benefit of the doubt was given due to conflicting medical opinions, with two positive opinions supporting a nexus between the Veteran's IVDS and his service-connected bilateral knee condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), lumbar spine, Bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25097029
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