The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine condition on a direct basis and an increased rating for L5-S1 calcified herniated nucleus pulposus and DJD. The veteran's cervical spine condition is found to be related to his in-service fall, while the L5-S1 calcified herniated nucleus pulposus and DJD are currently rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a finding that the veteran's cervical spine condition is directly related to an in-service injury. The Board also found that the veteran's current rating for his L5-S1 calcified herniated nucleus pulposus and DJD is appropriate based on the severity of his symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Cervical spine condition","type_of_connection":"direct"}, {"condition_name":"L5-S1 calcified herniated nucleus pulposus and DJD","type_of_connection":"secondary"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0637345
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