Granted
The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is at least as likely as not related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran and found that all three elements of service connection were met: a current disability, an in-service injury, and a nexus between the two based on credible lay statements and medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099381
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