The Veteran's cervical spine stenosis is found to be at least as likely as not related to an in-service jeep turn over accident, and the claim for service connection is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's central stenosis and cervical neck surgery are at least as likely as no (50% or greater probability) the result of the jeep accident sustained during military service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22055260
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied attorney fees for past-due benefits awarded in the June 2024 rating decision, as it was not a result of a valid appeal and did not involve service connection.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's cervical spine disability is being remanded for further development to determine its nature and etiology, including consideration of in-service events and symptoms.
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