The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms had their onset during active service and have continued ever since.
The deciding factor: The private medical report provided the most probative evidence as it contained a reasoned rationale, demonstrated familiarity with the Veteran's medical history, and was based upon consideration of the documented medical evidence along with the Veteran's lay assertions and credible reporting since his in-service injury.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25016055
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