The Board finds that the veteran's service-connected cervical spine disorder is at least as likely as not the cause of his current headaches. The VA examiner opined that the veteran's current head disorders, including headaches, are most likely related to his service-connected cervical spine disorder. As for knee disorders and atrophy of the right leg, there is no evidence in the record linking these conditions to active service or any service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided an opinion that the veteran's current head disorders, including headaches, are most likely related to his service-connected cervical spine disorder. There is no direct evidence linking knee disorders and atrophy of the right leg to active service or any service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left and right knee disorders, atrophy of the right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- May 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0613493
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