The Board denied service connection for a cervical spine disorder and denied an increased rating for lumbar spine disability. The veteran's current low back disability is manifested by mild to severe limitation of motion, with subjective complaints of chronic pain (increased with use and during flare-ups), and weakened movement and excess fatigability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a nexus between the veteran's cervical spine disorder and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disorder, Lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0605891
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