Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disease, cervical strain, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and migraine and occipital headaches. Service connection was denied for bilateral pes planus, papillary thyroid carcinoma, status post partial left thyroidectomy, and left foot hallux valgus.
The deciding factor: The Board granted service connection based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's current disabilities were incurred as a result of an injury during active duty for training. The denial was based on insufficient evidence linking the other conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disease, cervical strain, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, migraine and occipital headaches, bilateral pes planus, left foot hallux valgus, papillary thyroid carcinoma, status post partial left thyroidectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25101452
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