Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, finding it related to the Veteran's duties as a helicopter pilot during ACDUTRA.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and private medical opinion supported the link between the Veteran's in-service duties and her current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084415
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