Granted
The Board granted service connection for lumbar degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy based on the evidence showing a relationship to the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the medical opinion that the Veteran's current conditions were as likely as not related to an injury sustained during his service in 1978-1979.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar degenerative disc disease with spinal stenosis, left lower extremity radiculopathy, right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25098998
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