The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's low back disability, finding that the evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether his current condition is related to an injury sustained during active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while there was a documented in-service injury, there was also conflicting evidence regarding continuity of care and causation. The decision grants service connection based on the Veteran's contentions and the medical records indicating a nexus between the in-service injury and his current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar disc herniation, degenerative arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), spinal fusion (low back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 19, 2026
- Citation
- A26015134
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