Granted
The Board granted service connection for a neck disability, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease (DDD) other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and retrolisthesis with radiculopathy (left upper extremity), finding that the evidence is in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's condition had its onset in service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's statements, which are not inconsistent with the record or circumstances of service, are probative under the facts of this case and support a nexus between the current neck condition and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- neck disability, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease (DDD) other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and retrolisthesis with radiculopathy (left upper extremity)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25012933
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