The Board denied service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis as secondary to intervertebral disc syndrome, and also denied increased ratings for IVDS.
The deciding factor: VA examination found the Veteran's current cervical spine disability unrelated to his lower back disability due to its non-weight bearing nature.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2021
- Citation
- 21069782
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- Remanded (sent back)
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