The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing cervical spine condition was aggravated by his active service, and granted service connection for this disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence established by a credible, clear, and unmistakable finding that the Veteran's pre-existing neck condition was not aggravated beyond its natural progression during his periods of active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability (neck condition)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2013
- Citation
- 1337658
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What this means for you
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