The Board found that the veteran was not entitled to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected ear disorder, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under either the old or new criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the presence of a cerebellar gait required for a higher rating under the old criteria, and there was no indication that he would be entitled to an evaluation in excess of 30 percent under the new criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disorder, Lumbar spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 13, 2001
- Citation
- 0116089
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What this means for you
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