The Board granted a combined evaluation of 50 percent for the veteran's cervical spine disability since June 14, 2004. The initial compensable evaluations for left knee disability were denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical spine disability was evaluated based on its chronic orthopedic and neurologic manifestations, resulting in a combined evaluation of 50 percent effective from June 14, 2004. The left knee disability did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Arthritis of the Cervical Spine, Radiculopathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Radiculopathy of the Right Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 25, 2006
- Citation
- 0611860
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several claims related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity. The claims are being returned for further development to obtain necessary medical records and ensure proper consideration.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Veteran was granted a rating of 30 percent for chronic cystitis, traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, and bilateral hearing loss since November 18, 2019.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity have been granted initial ratings. The Veteran has also been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and hip disorders, as well as radiculopathy of the upper extremities. The issues are related to whether these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.
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