The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc and joint disease, headaches (claimed as loss of consciousness), but denied service connection for a left elbow disorder. The lumbar spine disorder is currently under consideration in the REMAND portion.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show an in-service fall resulting in multiple injuries, including a hematoma to the left forearm. Post-service VA examinations and medical records do not provide sufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's current lumbar spine disorder and service or a service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine degenerative disc and joint disease, Headaches (claimed as loss of consciousness), Left elbow disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1451068
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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