The Board denied service connection for cervical spondylotic myelopathy with quadriparesis and the residuals of cervical laminectomy, as it was not related to any aspect of service. The veteran's current disability is considered a progression or aggravation of his pre-existing lumbar spine disorder.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical spine disease first manifested many years after service and is not linked to an in-service injury or exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spondylotic myelopathy with quadriparesis, residuals of cervical laminectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2007
- Citation
- 0729540
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