The Board has determined that the Veteran's retained metallic fragment at L4 with a pinched nerve did not exist prior to service and was not aggravated during service. Therefore, he is not entitled to service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: There is clear and unmistakable evidence that the retained metallic fragment existed prior to service and was not aggravated during service.
- Claimed conditions
- retained metallic fragment at L4, pinched nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2018
- Citation
- 1827687
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's neck condition is still under review.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's left hand disability, claimed as a pinched nerve, is not service-connected and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for this condition is denied.
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