The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected right upper extremity radiculopathy due to cervical arthritis, spondylosis and stenosis warrants a 40 percent rating. The limitation of motion in his cervical spine is rated at 30 percent under DC 5290. The peptic ulcer has been rated at 20 percent since September 1978.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions are rated based on their current manifestations, with the right upper extremity radiculopathy due to cervical arthritis, spondylosis and stenosis receiving a maximum rating of 40 percent under DC 8513. The limitation of motion in his cervical spine is rated at 30 percent under DC 5290. The peptic ulcer has been rated at 20 percent since September 1978.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity radiculopathy due to cervical arthritis, spondylosis and stenosis, Cervical arthritis with limitation of motion, Peptic ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0031236
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for an arterial disorder, peptic ulcer, and GERD. The claims were denied due to a lack of evidence supporting current diagnoses or a causal relationship between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for service connection for GERD has been dismissed as the February 2022 rating decision already granted the benefit sought. The peptic ulcer claim is remanded due to a lack of adequate medical opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion regarding the cause of death and whether peptic ulcer is related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to further development being required regarding the severity of the Veteran's GERD and ulcers.
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