Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical strain, lower back disability, and left shoulder disability based on evidence of in-service incurrence and continuity of symptomatology.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current disabilities were related to his active duty service due to in-service injuries and ongoing symptoms post-service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, to include degenerative disc disease with degenerative arthritis, lower back disability, to include s/p herniated nucleus pulposus (HNP) L5-S1 surgery, left shoulder disability, to include arthritis and impingement syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106474
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