Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a cervical spine disability and remanded the issue of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability was found to be related to his military service due to new and relevant evidence submitted after the initial denial.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) and spinal stenosis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25106859
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