Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine with bilateral radiculopathy, finding that it is a continuation of and caused by in-service back pain.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current disability was found to be causally related to his in-service back pain based on medical evidence and testimony.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the spine with bilateral radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25087283
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