Granted
The veteran's service connection for a low back disability was granted based on new and relevant evidence, including his combat service in Vietnam.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current disability is related to his service, supported by medical opinions and credible testimony.
- Claimed conditions
- spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, mild facet hypertrophy, thoracic strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000317
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