The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spondylosis, an increased rating for postoperative residuals of acromioclavicular separation with fracture deformity of the left clavicle, and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the left lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not indicate that the veteran currently suffers from cervical spondylosis related to service or a service-connected disability. The residuals of acromioclavicular separation with fracture deformity of the left clavicle were already at its maximum schedular rating, and there was no indication of loss of use of the left lower extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 25, 2002
- Citation
- 0212983
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral foot disability, knee disability, ankle disability, cervical degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, and cervicalgia, secondary to a service-connected lumbar strain, as well as GERD. The claims of readjudication were also granted.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for increased ratings and denied a compensable rating for right shoulder scars, while remanding several other issues including service connection for a right hand disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for cervical spondylosis, left knee degenerative arthritis, and migraines to VA for an adequate examination and medical opinion.
- Denied
The appeal to reopen a claim of service connection for cervical spondylosis was denied because the additional evidence submitted is not relevant to proving a nexus between the disability and military service.
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