The Board denied service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine as it did not have its onset during active service, was not caused by active service, and there is no evidence of continuity of symptomatology.
The deciding factor: There was no notation or indication of arthritis in service records, and the Veteran's assertions were inconsistent with his medical history provided at separation and Physical Profile ratings assigned by a medical treatment provider.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18133200
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a VA examination to evaluate her cervical spine disability, with particular focus on functional loss and pain. The case will be reviewed again after considering any additional evidence submitted by the Veteran.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine disability and radiculopathy of the upper extremities were denied, as no earlier effective date can be assigned due to the finality of a previous denial.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim of entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine due to new evidence indicating worsening of her condition. The case is now pending for further action.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal involves claims for service connection, a reduction in rating for bilateral hearing loss, and an earlier effective date for his cervical spine disability. The case is being remanded to allow clarification of the evidence regarding the March 2010 audiogram and to schedule the Veteran for a travel board hearing.
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