The Board denied service connection for residuals of fracture of the spine at the mid-upper level and a low back disorder, but granted an increased evaluation for residuals of fracture of the 3rd right metatarsal (MT).
The deciding factor: The veteran's claimed conditions were not shown to be related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the spine, arthritis of the lower spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- July 3, 2002
- Citation
- 0207308
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation, and thus grants his TDIU claim.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a low back disorder is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration, including a VA examination.
- Denied
The Board found that the appellant did not have a wound of the lower back or arthritis of the spine incurred in service and denied both claims.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the April 1998 rating decision denying service connection for spinal arthritis is final. The appellant did not appeal this decision within one year of receiving notice, and thus it remains final.
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