The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine fusion, left arm radiculopathy, and deep venous thrombosis of the left leg. The evidence did not support higher evaluations based on the severity of the disabilities.
The deciding factor: The objective findings did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- status post fusion of C6-C7, radiculopathy of the left arm, status post deep venous thrombosis of the left leg with factor V Laden mutation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2008
- Citation
- 0806381
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for headaches, increased ratings for neck and low back disabilities, and earlier effective dates for radiculopathy of the arms and legs are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions.
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