The Board has determined that the Veteran's neck disability, diagnosed as cervical strain, degenerative arthritis of the spine, and spinal stenosis, is service-connected. The decision was based on credible lay statements regarding continuity of symptoms since service.
The deciding factor: The Board found the evidence to be at least as likely as not approximately balanced or nearly equal as to whether the Veteran's neck disability had its onset during service due to his MOS and credible lay statements about continuous symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, degenerative arthritis of the spine, spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23020467
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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).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to a procedural defect in filing the claims on the correct form.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine was granted. The claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea and residuals of head injuries and concussions are remanded.
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