The VA has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability, including arthritis and disc disease, is currently manifested by moderate intervertebral disc syndrome with radiation to the left shoulder. The disability does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows no more than moderate (20%) intervertebral disc syndrome in the cervical spine, which precludes a higher rating under applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine arthritis, left shoulder radiculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2001
- Citation
- 0110094
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What this means for you
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