The Board denied service connection for thoracolumbar spine disorder (degenerative arthritis) and cervical spine disorder (cervical strain), finding that the evidence did not support a link to service. The claim for nosebleeds was also denied as there is no current diagnosis.,Service connection was granted for multiple myeloma prior to August 10, 2022, on a direct basis.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's thoracolumbar and cervical spine disorders did not start during service or were otherwise related to in-service injuries. The nosebleeds claim was denied as there is no current diagnosis.,Service connection for multiple myeloma prior to August 10, 2022, on a direct basis, was granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spine disorder (degenerative arthritis), Cervical spine disorder (cervical strain), Nosebleeds
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2026
- Citation
- 26002641
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disorder, diagnosed as a cervical strain, had its onset in service and the Board granted service connection for this condition.
- Granted
The Board has granted a disability rating of 50 percent for the service-connected residuals of broken nose with rhinitis, sinus and nosebleeds (previously rated as chronic maxillary sinusitis), effective from March 23, 2021.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examinations for cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and bilateral knee disorders are inadequate. The Veteran must be afforded new examinations to determine if his current conditions are related to service.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for nosebleeds, finding that the condition was incurred during active duty training and is related to service.
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