Granted
The Board grants service connection for a cervical spine disability, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, based on evidence that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset in service.
The deciding factor: The Board finds credible and competent testimony regarding the Veteran's cervical spine symptoms resulting from an in-service motor vehicle accident and his symptoms following service, supported by STRs documenting mechanic work and the October 1989 motor vehicle accident.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability, diagnosed as degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- 25013938
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