The Board denied service connection for cervical spondylosis with post-operative residuals of discectomy and fusion at C3-4 and C4-5, avascular necrosis of the hips, and residuals of a herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbosacral spine with residuals of a compression fracture of the 1st lumbar vertebra. The veteran's conditions were found to be not incurred in or aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that there was no evidence linking the veteran's current cervical spondylosis, avascular necrosis of the hips, and lumbosacral disorder to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spondylosis with post-operative residuals of discectomy and fusion at C3-4 and C4-5, avascular necrosis of the hips, residuals of a herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbosacral spine with residuals of a compression fracture of the 1st lumbar vertebra
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2007
- Citation
- 0736473
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's avascular necrosis of the hips was not incurred in service and is denied. The psychiatric disorder claim remains pending as it involves a direct relationship to service.
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