The veteran's cervical spondylosis and lumbar spondylosis were granted increased ratings to 20 percent, while the other conditions remained at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The veteran's lumbar spondylosis met the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees. The cervical and other conditions did not meet higher rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spondylosis, Lumbar spondylosis, Degenerative arthritis of the right foot with a right foot heel spur, Degenerative arthritis of the left foot with a left foot heel spur, Degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder, Degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder, Right knee osteoarthritis, Left knee osteoarthritis, Degenerative arthritis of the right ankle, Degenerative arthritis of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 23, 2008
- Citation
- 0813400
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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