Granted
The Board granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and cervical DDD, finding that these conditions are related to in-service back and neck injuries.
The deciding factor: The private medical opinion provided by the Veteran's regular treatment provider was given high probative value due to its consideration of the entire medical history, including STRs, post-service imaging, and lay statements, while the VA opinions were found to be insufficiently reasoned.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease (DDD), cervical DDD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095574
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