The Board denied the veteran's claims for an increased evaluation for his service-connected cervical spine disorder and service connection for a low back disorder. The claim for TDIU was also denied, as entitlement to this benefit did not arise until May 27, 1999.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes, nor could service connection be established due to lack of chronicity or continuity of symptoms after discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated nucleus pulposus of the cervical spine, Low back disorder (claimed)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0610449
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