The Board denied service connection for neck injury residuals, to include degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine other than intervertebral disc syndrome and C6-7 disc herniation, as there was no evidence linking the current disability to in-service events or injuries.

The deciding factor: The third element of service connection - a nexus between the Veteran's current neck disabilities and his in-service events or injuries - has not been met. The VA opinions found that the current disability is less likely than not related to the 1953 fall in Korea and multiple parachute jumps during service.

Claimed conditions

neck injury residuals, to include degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine other than intervertebral disc syndrome and C6-7 disc herniation

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 28, 2025

Citation

A25018495

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