The Veteran's cervical strain with spondylosis is currently rated at 10 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The GERD, status post gallbladder removal and pancreatitis prior to April 16, 2008, has been granted a 30 percent rating effective September 30, 2003.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical strain with spondylosis does not meet the criteria for a higher than 10 percent disability rating as his forward flexion of the cervical spine is limited to more than 15 degrees but less than 30 degrees and the combined range of motion is greater than 170 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain with spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1102693
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's appeal was granted, with an increased rating for major depressive disorder to 100 percent and service connection for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity effective March 9, 2023.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis and disc disease, right lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, right lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, left lower extremity sciatic radiculopathy, left lower extremity femoral radiculopathy, left hip limitation of flexion, left hip limitation of adduction, left hip limitation of extension, and cervical strain with spondylosis, are sufficient to grant a 100 percent combined rating. However, the Board found that the Veteran is not entitled to TDIU because his disabilities do not prevent him from maintaining any substantially gainful employment.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected cervical strain with spondylosis is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and clarification of the extent of his functional loss during flare-ups and on repeated use.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's cervical spine condition is being remanded for further examination and clarification of the relationship between his service and current disability.
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