The Veteran's service-connected cervical spondylosis, thoracic and lumbar degenerative disc diseases have not been shown to warrant a rating in excess of the current ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion for his cervical spine was within normal limits with no additional limitations noted after repetitive motion. His thoracic and lumbar degenerative disc disease did not result in incapacitating episodes or other manifestations that would justify higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spondylosis, Degenerative disc disease of the thoracic spine, 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
- June 14, 2010
- Citation
- 1021875
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