The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and insomnia disorder have been granted service connection. The Veteran's IBS and TBI claims were denied due to lack of evidence supporting these conditions during her active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran had a diagnosed cervical spine disability related to in-service parachute jumps, right upper extremity radiculopathy secondary to her cervical spine disability, and insomnia disorder. The IBS and TBI claims were denied as there was no credible evidence of these conditions during service or at any time on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability, Right upper extremity radiculopathy, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26002292
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