The veteran's service-connected cervical and lumbar spine conditions were granted increased ratings, while the psychiatric disability claim was also granted.
The deciding factor: Increased ratings for the veteran's service-connected cervical and lumbar spine conditions were granted based on new evidence submitted by the veteran. The psychiatric disability claim was granted as well.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Muscular Strain of the Cervical Spine, Chronic Muscular Strain of the Lumbar Spine, Psychiatric Disability (Dysthymic Disorder)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0605475
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Granted
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