The VA has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disability, which is currently rated at 30 percent, does not warrant a higher rating based on current criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine or severe intervertebral disc syndrome with recurring attacks and intermittent relief as required for higher ratings under the applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Cervical Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0639025
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and chronic sinusitis. However, it granted an increased disability rating of 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's GERD was granted a 60 percent disability rating, and the June 15, 2020 VA Form 10182 for service connection claims was accepted as timely due to good cause shown.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 30 percent from July 17, 2009 to September 26, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left hip disability (limited flexion) is currently rated as noncompensable, and her left hip disability is rated at 20 percent since March 13, 2013. The cervical spine disability is also rated at 20 percent since March 13, 2013.,The Veteran's left hip disability (limited flexion) has not been granted a higher rating.
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