The Board denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, and denied an initial compensable rating before July 18, 2006, and an initial rating higher than 10 percent from July 18, 2006, for degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the evidence of record.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, Degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2009
- Citation
- 0907821
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The Board granted restoration of a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability, effective May 6, 2024.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial rating higher than 10 percent for degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, as well as his claims for increased ratings for right upper extremity radiculopathy and left upper extremity radiculopathy. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional evidence regarding his TDIU claim from February 13, 2012 to August 27, 2012.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals have been dismissed as he withdrew his claims for higher ratings prior to August 23, 2011, for his cervical spine and low back disabilities.
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