The Board has granted service connection for cervical and lumbar spine disorders, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's current cervical and lumbar spine disorders are related to his in-service duties as a helicopter mechanic, leading to chronic overuse of the neck and back which resulted in trigger points forming and causing functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, Lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26030482
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