The Board denied service connection for cervical spine arthritis, lumbar spine spondylosis, and thoracic spine scoliosis, as well as evaluations in excess of 10 percent for residuals of cold exposure of the right and left feet. The veteran's conditions were not shown to be related to active service or service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a link between the veteran's current spine disorders and his military service, including his service-connected foot condition.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine arthritis, lumbar spine spondylosis, thoracic spine scoliosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0503240
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for initial increased ratings for thoracolumbar spine arthritis, cervical spine arthritis, bilateral lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, and a scar.
- Granted
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