The veteran's claims for service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, arachnoiditis, bilateral leg condition, bilateral foot condition, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right arm condition, and left arm and shoulder contusion have been denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the claims for cervical spine degenerative arthritis and residuals of left arm and shoulder contusion.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service records do not show any chronic back or neck conditions prior to his reported injury in April 1951. The Board found that there was no evidence linking current disabilities to service, including the veteran's reported injuries in combat. As such, the claims were denied as lacking legal merit.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, status post fusion L4-L5, L5-S1, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right arm condition, left arm and shoulder contusion
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 8, 2007
- Citation
- 0724489
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeals for all claims of service connection, including those for bilateral flat feet, thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, right CTS, left CTS, essential tremors, right ankle arthritis, right shoulder arthritis, and left knee arthritis. The appeal of sleep apnea was granted in a July 2024 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine degenerative arthritis is being remanded due to the need for another VA examination considering the Veteran's reported flare-ups.
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