The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluation and service connection were denied. The C6 fracture residuals are currently evaluated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under the old criteria. Service connection for a chronic lumbar spine disorder was also denied as there is no evidence of such condition during active service or within one year post-service.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's C6 fracture residuals are currently evaluated at 30 percent, which represents the maximum schedular rating available under the old criteria. There is no evidence of recurrent incapacitating episodes or ankylosis of the cervical spine. The chronic lumbar spine disorder was not incurred in service and there is insufficient medical evidence to establish a link between the current condition and active service.
- Claimed conditions
- C6 fracture residuals, chronic lumbar spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0922874
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for chronic lumbar spine disorder and obstructive sleep apnea due to inadequate consideration of the obesity-intermediate step theory.
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