Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and upper extremity radiculopathy as they are inextricably intertwined.
The deciding factor: The remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the etiology of the Veteran's cervical spine disability, including whether it was caused by heavy lifting during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2025
- Citation
- 25004158
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