Granted
The Board granted service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the thoracolumbar spine, and for right and left knee degenerative arthritis post knee replacements.
The deciding factor: The private opinion by provider G.M. is adequate for appellate review and supports a direct link between the Veteran's current conditions and his service.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the thoracolumbar spine, Total right knee arthroplasty, degenerative arthritis, Total left knee arthroplasty, degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104622
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