The Board denied increased ratings for right shoulder strain with arthritis and cervical spine disability including spondylosis and degenerative disc disease, both rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain with Arthritis, Cervical Spine Disability including Spondylosis and Degenerative Disc Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2005
- Citation
- 0531767
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