The Board has reopened the claim for service connection for residuals of a compression fracture of the lumbar spine, with degenerative changes. The other claims remain denied as new and material evidence was not provided to support these claims.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was submitted to reopen the claim for service connection for residuals of a compression fracture of the lumbar spine, with degenerative changes. However, no additional evidence was provided to support the other claims.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"residuals of compression fracture of the lumbar spine, with degenerative changes","status":"reopened"}, {"condition_name":"knee pain","status":"denied"}, {"condition_name":"eye disorder (cataracts)","status":"denied"}, {"condition_name":"ear disorder (deterioration, including hearing loss and tinnitus)","status":"denied"}, {"condition_name":"prostate disorder","status":"denied"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0602766
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.