Granted
The Board granted service connection for thoracolumbar spine conditions, left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, and right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current lumbar spine disabilities are related to his active service based on the medical opinions provided by Dr. D.M. and the VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine conditions (to include degenerative arthritis, degenerative disk disease other than IVDS, lumbosacral strain, IVDS, and vertebral fracture), left lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087139
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