Granted
The Board granted service connection for spinal fusion, spinal stenosis, s/p spinal lumbar decompression (back condition) based on new and relevant evidence that the Veteran's preexisting back condition was aggravated during active service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back condition was aggravated beyond its natural progression due to in-service activities and this aggravation is related to his current disability.
- Claimed conditions
- spinal fusion, spinal stenosis, s/p spinal lumbar decompression (back condition)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088697
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