The veteran's service-connected cervical spine disorder, chronic low back muscular strain with arthritis, and postoperative residuals of a ganglion cyst with synovitis of the left wrist are all rated at their maximum allowable evaluations. The veteran's headaches as residual of concussion remain rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated based on their current manifestations and do not warrant an increase in evaluation due to lack of additional evidence supporting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disorder, Chronic low back muscular strain with arthritis, Postoperative residuals of a ganglion cyst with synovitis of the left wrist, Headaches as residual of concussion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2000
- Citation
- 0008663
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