The Board has granted service connection for lumbar facet joint arthropathy, degenerative disc disease, foraminal/lateral recess central stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis/isthmic spondylolisthesis and intervertebral disc syndrome, as well as right lower extremity sciatic radulopathy and left lower extremity sciatic radulopathy. These conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's active duty service.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's diagnosed low back disabilities and bilateral lower extremity sciatic radulopathy began during her active-duty service, with symptoms reported in-service and continuing after separation.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar facet joint arthropathy, degenerative disc disease, foraminal/lateral recess central stenosis, degenerative spondylolisthesis, spondylolysis/isthmic spondylolisthesis, intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, left lower extremity sciatic radulopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2026
- Citation
- A26024279
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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