The Board denied service connection for residuals of a spine injury with cervical spondylosis and DJD, and denied entitlement to service connection for carotid artery occlusion and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing any relationship between these conditions and service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no medical evidence linking the veteran's current cardiovascular disorder or CVA to his military service, despite the veteran's assertions that they were related.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a spine injury with cervical spondylosis and degenerative joint disease (DJD), carotid artery occlusion and residuals of a cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2001
- Citation
- 0105034
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What this means for you
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