Granted
The Board granted service connection for a lumbar spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is related to an in-service bicycle accident.
The deciding factor: The evidence was found to be in at least approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's current lumbar spine disability is the result of his in-service bike fall, and continuity of symptomatology since service was established for degenerative arthritis under 38 C.F.R. § 3.309(a).
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25109634
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