The veteran's service connection for lumbar spine spondylosis and stenosis, as well as related conditions in the lower extremities, was granted. However, claims related to cervical spine issues and total disability rating were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence was at least approximately balanced in showing the Veteran's diagnosed lumbar spine disability is due to or etiologically associated with injury sustained while serving periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

Claimed conditions

lumbar spine spondylosis and stenosis, left lower extremity motor sensory peripheral neuropathy associated with lumbar spine spondylosis and stenosis, right lower extremity lumbar radiculopathy and motor sensory peripheral neuropathy associated with lumbar spine spondylosis and stenosis, cervical spine spondylosis, stenosis, and myelopathy, left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy associated with cervical spine spondylosis, stenosis, and myelopathy, right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy associated with cervical spine spondylosis, stenosis, and myelopathy, unspecified tremors of the upper extremities as secondary to cervical spine spondylosis, stenosis, and myelopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 13, 2025

Citation

A25002931

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