The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating greater than 20 percent for cervical spondylosis with degenerative disk disease, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for any higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe limitation of motion or forward flexion of the cervical spine at 15 degrees or less, which would warrant a higher disability rating. The veteran's symptoms were evaluated based on their impact on his ability to function and pain levels, without meeting the specific requirements for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spondylosis, degenerative disk disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0616059
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral foot disability, knee disability, ankle disability, cervical degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, and cervicalgia, secondary to a service-connected lumbar strain, as well as GERD. The claims of readjudication were also granted.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for increased ratings and denied a compensable rating for right shoulder scars, while remanding several other issues including service connection for a right hand disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the service connection claim for mid-lower back pain and degenerative disk disease due to a need for an examination to determine the etiology of the disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for cervical spondylosis, left knee degenerative arthritis, and migraines to VA for an adequate examination and medical opinion.
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