Granted
The Board granted service connection for a lower back disorder, a neck disorder, and a left index finger disorder. The Board also granted an initial rating of 10 percent for temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claims were supported by evidence showing current symptoms of pain that cause functional impairment during active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- Lower back disorder, Neck disorder, Left index finger disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100479
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