The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of both the cervical and lumbar spine, finding that there was no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: VA medical opinions found no current disability related to service and concluded that any IVDS is not at least as likely as not due to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, Intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2013
- Citation
- 1328537
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a cervical spine disability and lumbar spine disability as further development is needed to obtain an adequate medical opinion.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates for service connection for various conditions and DEA benefits, as no formal or informal claim was filed prior to January 18, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claims for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the lumbar spine, left lower extremity sciatica secondary to IVDS, bilateral plantar fasciitis, a left ankle condition, a left foot condition, and hypertension due to duty-to-assist errors.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for IVDS of the cervical spine and right shoulder strain due to inadequate medical examinations. The Veteran is required to be re-examined to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities.
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