The Board denied service connection for cervical strain and a compensable rating for scars post-removal of squamous cell carcinomas, while remanding several other claims including diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic neuropathies, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, left knee disability, traumatic brain injury with post-concussion syndrome migraines, and left hip disability.

The deciding factor: The Board determined that the evidence did not support a finding of service connection for cervical strain or a compensable rating for scars due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to active service. The remaining claims were remanded for further development.

Claimed conditions

cervical strain, scars post-removal of squamous cell carcinomas, diabetes mellitus, type II, diabetic neuropathy, right upper extremity, diabetic neuropathy, right lower extremity, diabetic neuropathy, left upper extremity, diabetic neuropathy, left lower extremity, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, left knee disability, traumatic brain injury with post-concussion syndrome migraines, left hip disability, hepatic steatosis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 22, 2025

Citation

A25110091

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