Service connection for a cervical spine disorder is denied.

Board reasoning

The Board found no in-service occurrence or continuity of symptomatology for a cervical spine disorder and determined there was no competent nexus to service, citing the lack of a cervical spine diagnosis in service and the absence of evidence linking current radiculopathy to service. The preponderance of the evidence failed to show the disorder manifested within a compensable period or that a service-connected cause existed; lay statements were not probative on etiology. The Board also noted the absence of a medical nexus opinion and concluded the claim did not meet the McLendon standard for warranting development.