Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine to obtain a VA medical opinion regarding direct service connection.
The deciding factor: The matter must be remanded for a VA medical opinion regarding direct service connection due to the Veteran's assertions that he injured his cervical spine after being hit by a heavy box in service, and the lack of a current medical opinion on this issue.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088060
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