Denied
The Board denied service connection for cervical strain with IVDS and spinal fusion as the evidence did not support a finding that the disability began during active service or was otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease.
The deciding factor: The evidence weighed against a link between the Veteran's current neck disability and his military service, as it consistently reflected that he injured his neck in a post-service motor vehicle accident.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and spinal fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25098055
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.