The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities meet the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating, effective March 19, 2003.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed current diagnoses of degenerative disc disease in both the cervical and lumbar regions, with normal or limited range of motion. The Veteran's symptoms did not warrant higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Lumbar Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2010
- Citation
- 1005099
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What this means for you
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