The veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine was denied. The effective date earlier than November 12, 1999 for the grant of service connection for intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine was also denied.
The deciding factor: The claim for an earlier effective date was denied because the veteran's claim was received more than one year after his discharge from active service and no entitlement arose prior to November 12, 1999.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 19, 2005
- Citation
- 0519560
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine and right arm neuropathy and myopathy are related to his military service. The lumbosacral degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease status post-surgery with residual scars have also been granted as a direct result of service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and the need for additional notice regarding what constitutes new and material evidence.
- Granted
The VA granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for the veteran's cervical spine disability from November 12, 1999 to September 5, 2005. From September 6, 2005, a higher evaluation of 30 percent was granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video conference hearing due to the retirement of his previous representative.
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