The Board granted service connection for postoperative changes related to spinal fusion with mild kyphosis of the cervical spine centered at level C6-C7, bilateral pes planus, chronic diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome), left groin disability, and residuals of left Achilles tendinitis. The claim for chronic pain in left joint involving the pelvic region and thigh was remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's postoperative changes related to spinal fusion with mild kyphosis of the cervical spine centered at level C6-C7, bilateral pes planus, chronic diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome), left groin disability, and residuals of left Achilles tendinitis had their onset in service.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative changes related to spinal fusion with mild kyphosis of the cervical spine centered at level C6-C7, bilateral pes planus, chronic diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome), left groin disability, chronic pain in left joint involving the pelvic region and thigh, residuals of left Achilles tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2024
- Citation
- 24004830
What this means for you
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