The Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome and radiculopathies aided in his death from traumatic asphyxia caused by a fence falling on him. Service connection for the cause of death is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's disabilities, including his service-connected lumbosaccacl degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome and radiculopathies, aided in causing his death due to the inability to remove himself from under a fallen fence.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbosacral degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), radiculopathy of the upper extremities, radiculopathy of the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26024062
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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