Service connection is granted for cervical spine disorder (including degenerative arthritis) and lumbar spine disorder (including degenerative arthritis).,Service connection is denied for a neurological disorder of the right lower extremity as secondary to service-connected lumbar spine disorder.,Left ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disorders are found to be related to his active duty service, with continuous symptoms since separation from service. The VA examiners provided adequate medical opinions supporting these findings.,Service connection is granted as the neurological disorder of the right lower extremity is a complication of the service-connected lumbar spine disorder.,The Veteran's left ear hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on Maryland CNC test results.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disorder (Degenerative Arthritis), Lumbar Spine Disorder (Degenerative Arthritis), Neurological Disorder of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22063502
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for pes planus, cervical spine disorder, and lumbar spine disorder. However, further development is needed as the VA examination reports do not provide sufficient information on the etiology of these conditions.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disorder, lumbar spine disorder, hemorrhoids, and basal cell carcinoma are not service-connected due to lack of evidence showing a direct relationship with his military service.
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