The Board found that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, which is diagnosed as degenerative joint disease, pre-existed service and did not increase in severity during service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the current cervical spine condition was not related to service but rather due to a pre-existing condition that existed prior to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability (degenerative joint disease)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1309350
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted in response to the July 2018 remand were inadequate and requires further examination. The Veteran's claims for service connection are tied to a not-yet-filed claim for service connection for fibromyalgia, which needs to be filed and adjudicated before further consideration can occur regarding his other service connection claims.
- Denied
The Veteran's asthma, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD, anxiety, and depression), back disability, cervical spine disability, heart disability, bilateral ankle disability, left foot disability, right foot disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, and bilateral shoulder disability are not service connected. The Veteran's tinnitus and hearing loss were found to be aggravated by service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and paresthesias of the bilateral upper extremities, as well as his claim for an increased rating for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease. The Veteran appealed these decisions to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Court), which remanded them back to the Board.
- Granted
The Board of Veterans' Appeals has granted service connection for PTSD and Mood Disorders, both presumed conditions under the PACT Act.
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