Granted
The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and lumbosacral spine disability, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to an in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence of record, including lay statements and private medical opinions, supported the conclusion that the Veteran's current disabilities are related to his in-service fall and subsequent pain and treatment history.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability to include degenerative arthritis, lumbosacral spine disability to include degenerative arthritis, lumbosacral strain, and lumbosacral neuritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017743
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