The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical spondylosis at C5-C6, herniated nucleus pulposus C3-C4, and right C6-C7 radiculopathy was granted. The claims for bilateral radiculopathy of the lower and upper extremities (excluding right C6-C7), and a low back disability remain denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not provide an etiological opinion regarding the Veteran's current cervical spine condition, which is required to establish service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spondylosis, Herniated nucleus pulposus C3-C4, Right C6-C7 radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2014
- Citation
- 1416243
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