The Board has granted service connection for spondylolysis of the 5th lumbar vertebra and peripheral neuropathy as due to Agent Orange exposure. The claim for a lumbar spine disorder other than spondylolysis of the 5th lumbar vertebra is pending, with new evidence submitted to reopen it.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the veteran's current diagnoses are related to his service and exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylolysis of the 5th lumbar vertebra, lumbar spine disorder other than spondylolysis of the 5th lumbar vertebra, cervical spine disorder, dermafibromas of the right leg
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2003
- Citation
- 0313229
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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