The Board grants service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and kyphosis, finding the evidence is at least in approximate balance as to whether these conditions are related to active duty service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reports of an in-service injury during combat service are conceded as consistent with his military service, and there is no clear and convincing evidence to the contrary. The Board finds that the described neck disability is consistent with being involved in an RPG explosion, which supports a direct service connection theory.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disease, kyphosis (neck disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25046631
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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