The Board has granted service connection for degenerative condition of the cervical spine at C5-C6 and C6-7 with pain and headaches due to cerebral concussion, lumbar spinal stenosis, and residuals of bilateral cataract surgery. Service connection was denied for arthritis of the left hand and allergy condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found that service connection could not be granted for arthritis of the left hand as it did not have a direct link to service. The cervical spine disorder and lumbar spinal stenosis were determined to be secondary to service-connected conditions, while residuals of bilateral cataract surgery was considered a direct result of service.
- Claimed conditions
- Allergy condition, Arthritis of the left hand, Degenerative condition of the cervical spine at C5-C6 and C6-7 with pain and headaches due to cerebral concussion, Lumbar spinal stenosis, Residuals of bilateral cataract surgery
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2005
- Citation
- 0502460
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- Remanded (sent back)
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