The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cervical spine degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome, finding that her condition is at least as likely as not related to her military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical spine disability began during active service and resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative arthritis with intervertebral disc syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26011578
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