The Board denied service connection for migratory joint pain and found that the veteran's spine disabilities, including degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar and cervical spines, do not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent. The veteran was also denied compensable ratings for arthritis of his shoulders.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support service connection for migratory joint pain due to lack of diagnosed underlying disability. For spine disabilities, the combined range of motion and muscle spasm criteria were not met for a higher rating. Neurological manifestations were not present in either cervical or lumbar spine disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- migratory joint pain, degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine, degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2008
- Citation
- 0807309
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the thoracolumbar spine and left knee traumatic arthritis have been dismissed as he withdrew his appeal prior to a scheduled hearing.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and radiculopathy affecting both upper and lower extremities, while dismissing the claim for cervicogenic headaches.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, right upper extremity radiculopathy, degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine, and right lower extremity radiculopathy, have resulted in a combined rating of 60 percent as of March 15, 2019. The Board has granted an earlier effective date for TDIU to this point.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU grant.
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