The veteran's right shoulder fusion and cervical spine condition have been evaluated based on their current functional limitations. The RO granted an increased evaluation for the postoperative residuals of joint fusion of the right shoulder, but denied entitlement to a higher initial evaluation for his cervical spine condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations due to the nature and extent of their current functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of joint fusion of the right shoulder, Cervical spine condition, status post diskectomy with fusion at C5-C6 and C6-C7
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2000
- Citation
- 0025307
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