Granted
The Board granted service connection for a lower back disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition had its onset during his service and has progressively worsened since separation.
The deciding factor: The Board found a nexus between the Veteran's in-service mild back strain and bruised back and his currently diagnosed chronic lower back pain and spasms based on his competent lay testimony.
- Claimed conditions
- lower back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108604
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