The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's neck condition, finding that it had its onset in service. The back condition claim was remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The decision to grant service connection for the neck condition was based on a favorable resolution of doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding the onset of their symptoms during service and the current diagnosis of cervical strain. The back condition claim was remanded due to an inadequate medical opinion provided by the VA examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- neck condition (cervical strain)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25098339
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