The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for nephrolithiasis and an initial evaluation greater than 10 percent for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease. The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of nephrolithiasis, nor was there any evidence of continuity of symptomatology from service to present. For the thoracolumbar spine condition, the Board found that while forward flexion was limited to 70 degrees at one examination and 80 degrees at another, this did not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation under the General Rating Formula.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support current diagnoses of nephrolithiasis or thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease. The Veteran's service treatment records showed only one instance of nephrolithiasis in 2000, and there was no subsequent diagnosis or treatment for the condition. For the thoracolumbar spine condition, while forward flexion was limited to 70 degrees at one examination, this did not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation under the General Rating Formula.

Claimed conditions

nephrolithiasis, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

August 5, 2010

Citation

1029319

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