The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spine disc disease, finding that his current disability is the result of an in-service injury and resolving all doubts in his favor.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's reported neck injury during combat service was consistent with his treatment history and provided a clear conclusion with supporting rationale. The medical opinion from his treating VA physician supported this determination, while the VA examiner's opinions were not considered due to their lack of consideration of the Veteran's combat status.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2020
- Citation
- A20017645
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Dismissed
The appeal was withdrawn by the Veteran, and therefore, it is dismissed.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for an upper back condition, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to physical and mental impairments, which has been granted for special monthly compensation.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for cervical spine disc disease and cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity. The Veteran's current disability is not related to his active service or a service-connected condition.
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