The veteran's cervical strain with degenerative disc disease was manifested by a disability picture consistent with intervertebral disc syndrome that was no more than severely disabling with recurring attacks and intermittent relief for the period from April 16, 1992 to April 16, 1998.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted during this period consistently noted severe limitation of motion in the cervical spine and symptoms such as pain, tenderness, and muscle spasms. The MRI study obtained in April 1998 also showed diffuse degenerative disc disease with bulging discs causing flattening of the anterior aspect of the thecal sac.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0718277
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal because a concurrent election for review was made, which is not allowed. The Veteran's claim of service connection for cervical strain with degenerative disc disease cannot be reviewed by the Board.
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical strain with degenerative disc disease, right shoulder tendinopathy, and left shoulder condition. The claims for right upper extremity radiculopathy as secondary to a cervical strain were also granted. However, the claim for left upper extremity radiculopathy and gastroesophageal reflux disease were denied.
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