The Veteran's cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities were granted increased ratings, while the left shoulder disability was found to have originated in service. The skin disorder of the fingers is presumed to be due to exposure to fuel in service.
The deciding factor: Service connection for the cervical and thoracolumbar spine disabilities was established based on their direct relationship to service, with no presumption or secondary theory applied. Service connection for the left shoulder disability was granted as it originated during service. The skin disorder of the fingers is presumed due to exposure to fuel in service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability, thoracolumbar spine disability, left shoulder disability, skin disorder of the fingers
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1024287
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