The Veteran's low back disability, diagnosed as intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative arthritis with spondylolisthesis, is granted service connection.,Right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are also granted service connection secondary to the Veteran's low back disability.,Service connection for cervical spondylosis with myofascial pain syndrome is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its relationship to the Veteran's low back disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners' opinions were based on a lack of continuity of symptoms and intercurrent injury, but the Veteran provided additional theories during his hearing.,VA treatment records indicate that the Veteran has asked if his neck pain is related to his lower back pain, suggesting a secondary relationship.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative arthritis with spondylolisthesis, cervical spondylosis with myofascial pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24056424
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