The Veteran's initial disability ratings for residuals of thyroid cancer, right knee arthritis, and cervical spine spondylosis have been granted. The Veteran is currently rated at 30 percent for residuals of thyroid cancer, with a noncompensable rating for the right knee and a 20 percent rating for cervical spine spondylosis from June 2, 2008.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability ratings were determined based on her specific conditions and their manifestations as described in medical records and examinations conducted throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Thyroid Cancer, Status Post Thyroidectomy, Degenerative Joint Disease (Arthritis) of the Right Knee, Cervical Spine Spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0922890
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial increased rating for diabetes mellitus type II and remanded the claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right shoulder strain with acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and tendinitis, cervical spine spondylosis, left knee degenerative arthritis, right knee degenerative arthritis, and thoracolumbar scoliosis and lumbar spine degenerative changes.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's cervical spine spondylosis and right and left upper extremity radiculopathy were rated based on their respective conditions, with different disability ratings granted at various times. The decision does not specify an effective date for any rating changes.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and TDIU were denied, with the effective date of all grants being February 2, 2016.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee arthritis is currently rated at 30 percent, which covers both the limitation of extension and flexion. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted as his extension has not been shown to be limited to 30 degrees or more.
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