Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's combat service in the Persian Gulf.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's credible lay testimony regarding falls during combat service consistent with his circumstances and determined that his current disabilities are causally related to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25089841
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