Granted
The Board granted service connection for a low back disability and a neck disability, finding that the Veteran's current degenerative arthritis in these areas began during his service and has persisted ever since.
The deciding factor: The Board found the approximate balance of evidence supported the conclusion that the Veteran's low back and neck disabilities are related to an injury sustained during service, as evidenced by his competent and credible lay reports and the conceded events or injuries in service.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disability, neck disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108478
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