The Board denied service connection for cervical strain and degenerative joint disease, lumbar strain and degenerative joint disease, right hip bursitis, and lower extremity sciatica as these conditions are not related to the Veteran's active service or a service-connected condition.
The deciding factor: Medical opinions were provided that concluded the Veteran's current disabilities are not related to his service-connected left ankle fracture.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Cervical degenerative joint disease, Lumbar strain, Thoracolumbar degenerative joint disease, Right hip bursitis, Right lower extremity sciatica (secondary to left fibula fracture), Left lower extremity sciatica
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23002110
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability and other disabilities have been granted, including a TDIU based on his inability to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to these conditions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain, low back disability, bilateral upper extremity peripheral nerve disability, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral nerve disability. The conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.
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