Denied
The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, to include degenerative disc disease, as the evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's current condition was related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinion concluded that the Veteran's cervical spondylosis with degenerative disc disease at C3-4 was less likely than not caused by the rigors of active duty, including wearing a flak jacket in combat zones and rucking.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25018899
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