The veteran's lumbar spine disability was granted a rating of 40 percent effective December 20, 2000.,The veteran's cervical spine disability and right shoulder DJD were both granted initial ratings.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbar spine disability met the criteria for a higher rating from December 20, 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Arthritis of the lumbar spine (lumbar spine disability)","additional_notes":"Moderate degenerative changes, and approximate severe limitation of motion with pain."}, {"condition_name":"Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right shoulder","additional_notes":"Active forward flexion for right shoulder to 134 degrees, abduction to 134 degrees, external rotation to 64 degrees, and internal rotation to 62 degrees; passive range of motion testing revealed the following: forward flexion to 145; abduction to 144 degrees; external rotation to 66 degrees and; internal rotation to 75 degrees."}, {"condition_name":"Residuals of stapedectomy with tinnitus and occasional dizziness","additional_notes":""}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0635179
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What this means for you
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