Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and foraminal stenosis based on a finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on medical opinions linking the Veteran's back conditions to his in-service activities, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine, Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), Foraminal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25110272
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