The Board has granted increased ratings of 20 percent for osteoarthritis of the cervical spine and 10 percent for osteoarthritis of the lumbosacral spine, effective from September 1, 1991.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed that the veteran's cervical and lumbar spine conditions warranted increased ratings based on their current manifestations and limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the Cervical Spine, Osteoarthritis of the Lumbosacral Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2001
- Citation
- 0125248
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were granted, with the initial rating of 40 percent assigned for residuals of a compression fracture of the T-12 with osteoarthritis as of January 13, 2017. The radiculopathy claim was also granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her right shoulder and cervical spine disabilities were denied as there was no evidence of additional functional loss or impairment due to pain, weakness, fatigue, or incoordination.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine and lumbosacral strain disabilities have been denied. The current rating of 10% for osteoarthritis of the cervical spine is maintained, as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to link any of the disabilities to service.
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