Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical spine disability, lumbosacral strain disability, and left knee osteoarthritis disability based on new and relevant evidence received since previous denials.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinions provided in December 2022 supported the Veteran's claims by indicating a positive association between his current conditions and his service, despite the lack of significant documentation in his service treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, left knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020225
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