The Board has denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected cervical spine disability characterized as traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, finding that the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes during a 12-month period sufficient to warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2008
- Citation
- 0802087
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals seeking higher ratings for traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, dorsal spine, back disability, and left ulnar nerve have been withdrawn. As a result, these issues are dismissed.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and TDIU has been dismissed as he is already receiving the maximum combined rating for his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered remand for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left foot drag, service connection for traumatic arthritis of the cervical spine, and service connection for traumatic arthritis of the lumbar spine. The issues are also remanded for a determination on special monthly compensation.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
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