The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, which is the maximum schedular rating provided under Diagnostic Code 5290.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and treatment records showed severe limitation of motion with constant pain, warranting a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5290.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2001
- Citation
- 0102320
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals seeking higher ratings for traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, dorsal spine, back disability, and left ulnar nerve have been withdrawn. As a result, these issues are dismissed.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU has been dismissed as he is already receiving the maximum combined rating for his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered remand for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left foot drag, service connection for traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, and service connection for traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine. The issues are also remanded for a determination on special monthly compensation.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
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