The Board has granted service connection for the degree of aggravation of ALS attributable to residuals of compression fractures of thoracic vertebrae and injury to cervical vertebrae.
The deciding factor: The VHA specialist in neurology found that the veteran's severe service connected spinal injuries have aggravated his later-developed ALS, but not a bilateral leg disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- ALS, bilateral leg disorder
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2003
- Citation
- 0303826
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss was denied, and multiple claims for service connection were remanded due to missing or unavailable service treatment records.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's motor neuron disease/monomelic amyotrophy, a variant of ALS, is granted service connection due to the presumption that it developed after military service. The Veteran also receives special monthly compensation for needing aid and attendance.
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