The veteran's cervical disc disease is rated at 10 percent from June 13, 2000, and at 20 percent from May 13, 2000. The right ankle disability does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation. The right shoulder arthritis is rated at 10 percent from June 13, 1996, and at 20 percent from June 24, 2000.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical disc disease has been manifested by moderate limitation of motion since May 13, 2000. The right ankle disability is currently rated as noncompensable due to lack of significant radicular symptoms or neurological impairment. The right shoulder arthritis has been manifested by pain and limited motion since June 13, 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical disc disease, Right ankle disability, Right shoulder arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0110784
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date of January 10, 1997, for a 10% disability rating for his right ankle disability is denied as there was no CUE in the previous decisions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right ankle disability is related to his service. The VA examiner must provide an opinion on this matter.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has dismissed the appeals to reduce disability ratings for bilateral hearing loss and right ankle disabilities. The case is REMANDED for a VA examination regarding the service connection claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability is granted a 20 percent rating, but no higher. The claim for a compensable rating for Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB) is denied.
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