The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the lumbar spine and an increased evaluation for residuals of a cervical compression fracture with post-operative residuals of a spinal fusion. The veteran's lumbar disorder was not shown to be incurred in or aggravated by active military service, and his cervical spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence showed that arthritis of the lumbar spine and residuals of a cervical compression fracture with post-operative residuals were not related to service or incurred within one year of separation from active duty. The veteran's current disability did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- arthritis of the lumbar spine, cervical compression fracture with post operative residuals of a spinal fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0700632
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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