The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for DJD of the cervical spine was denied. The disability manifested by limited motion and radicular complaints, but no ankylosis or more than moderate intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with recurring attacks.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not show ankylosis or more than moderate IVDS with recurring attacks.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1034366
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