The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and degenerative changes, finding that the condition originated during active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's diagnosed cervical spine disability was manifested as a result of an in-service weightlifting injury, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disease, degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21070526
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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