The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine sprain and lumbar spine spasm have been granted with initial disability evaluations of 10 percent each, effective October 15, 2003. The left foot and shoulder disabilities are not rated as compensable.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine sprain and lumbar spine spasm, resulting in initial disability ratings of 10 percent each, effective from October 15, 2003. The left foot and shoulder disabilities were not rated as compensable.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine sprain, lumbar spine spasm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1023117
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The Veteran's bilateral shin splints, cervical spine sprain, and left ankle tendonitis are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are granted as service-connected.,PTSD, IBS, right shoulder disorder, left hip disorder, right hip disorder, right ankle disorder, right foot disorder, right knee disorder, scar on the left parietal scalp area, and right groin scar were not granted effective dates prior to December 11, 2015.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left shoulder tendonitis, as well as cervical spine sprain. The claims are being returned to the RO for further development including scheduling VA examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection, rating increases, and TDIU due to incomplete examinations. The case will be returned for further evaluation.
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