The Board denied service connection for back strain and degenerative spondylosis of the cervical spine, but granted service connection for muscle tension headaches.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence did not establish a link between the veteran's current conditions and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Back strain, Degenerative spondylosis from C4-7, Muscle tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2003
- Citation
- 0310020
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Partly granted
The Board dismissed the claim for service connection for PTSD, denied a compensable evaluation for muscle tension headaches and sinusitis, and remanded claims for an increased rating for asthma, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for further development and to obtain adequate medical opinions.
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