Granted
The Board grants service connection for cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, and right knee strain status post ACL reconstruction based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: Given the application of 38 U.S.C. § 1154(b) as explained in Reeves, the Veteran's lay statements along with the other evidence above provide a sufficient basis to conclude that his neck, back, and right knee disabilities are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, lumbosacral strain, right knee strain status post ACL reconstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094256
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