The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a lumbar spine fracture and an increased rating for degenerative spondylosis and disc disease with osteoporosis, status post foraminotomy. The veteran did not sustain a lumbar spine fracture in service and his disability is rated at 60 percent.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence indicated that there was no lumbar spine fracture in service, and the veteran's statements were found to be insufficient medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine fracture, degenerative spondylosis and disc disease with osteoporosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- August 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0623209
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
The Veteran's medical expenses incurred at Charleston Memorial Hospital from May 12, 2006 to May 17, 2006 are granted for reimbursement as they meet the criteria of a continued medical emergency.
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