Lumbar spondylosis - A specified spinal condition Factor
In the factors that can contribute to spondylosis, the RMA specifies the following spinal conditions:
- Scoliosis (Lateral deviation of the spine.)
- Spondylolisthesis (Spondylolisthesis is the forward displacement of one vertebra over another that occurs if the facet joints or their connections to the vertebral body via the vertebral arch are disrupted. This disruption or defect in the locking mechanism is called spondylolysis.)
- retrospondylolisthesis
- a deformity of a vertebra
- a deformity of a joint of a vertebra; or
- necrosis of bone
These conditions can result in abnormal distribution of loading forces through the spine. Seek medical advice if unsure if the particular spinal condition fits within the parameters of the RMA definition.
Additional information
Scoliosis is sometimes a result of diseases of the central nervous system (eg polio, muscular dystrophy), congenital defects of the spine, or uneven leg length.
Necrosis of bone can result from exposure to Ionising radiation.
Paget's disease of the spine may result in a vertebral deformity.
Last reviewed for CCPS 16 September 2011.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Report | A Specified Spinal Condition for Spondylosis |
Preliminary questions [9577]
9593 there is some evidence that a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
9594 the veteran has had a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions at some time.
35550 the veteran's condition from the specified list of spinal conditions affected side and site of the body.
35551 a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions means scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, retrospondylolisthesis, a deformity of a vertebra, a deformity of a joint of a vertebra or necrosis of bone.
35552 the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions, and VEA service for the condition under consideration.
35559 the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a condition of side and site of the body from the specified list of spinal conditions, before the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
35553 the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions, and VEA service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
35555 the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions, and operational service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
or
35556 the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions, and eligible service for the clinical onset of the condition under consideration.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
35560 the veteran had the identified illness or injury, a condition of side and site of the body from the specified list of spinal conditions, before the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
35554 the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions, and VEA service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
35557 the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions, and operational service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
or
35558 the veteran has established the causal connection between the identified illness or injury, a condition from the specified list of spinal conditions, and eligible service for the clinical worsening of the condition under consideration.
Clinical onset and operational service [35555]
35561 the identified illness or injury, a condition of side and site of the body from the specified list of spinal conditions, is causally related to operational service.
Clinical onset and eligible service [35556]
35562 the identified illness or injury, a condition of side and site of the body from the specified list of spinal conditions, is causally related to eligible service.
Clinical worsening and operational service [35557]
35561 the identified illness or injury, a condition of side and site of the body from the specified list of spinal conditions, is causally related to operational service.
35563 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, a condition of side and site of the body from the specified list of spinal conditions, is causally related.
Clinical worsening and eligible service [35558]
35562 the identified illness or injury, a condition of side and site of the body from the specified list of spinal conditions, is causally related to eligible service.
35564 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, a condition of side and site of the body from the specified list of spinal conditions, is causally related.