Service connection is granted for degenerative arthritis of the spine and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity as secondary to service-connected degenerative arthritis of the spine.,Service connection is denied for a fatigue condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current diagnoses of degenerative arthritis of the spine and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity are causally related to his active military service, as evidenced through his credible reports of experiencing these conditions since service.,The Veteran's fatigue condition is not a diagnosed disability. The evidence does not show he has a current diagnosis or persistent symptoms that may be associated with his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine, Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity, Fatigue Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22064553
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