The Veteran's cervical spondylosis was rated at 10 percent prior to June 4, 2006 and increased to 20 percent effective June 4, 2006. The increase in rating is based on the VA examination report from November 2008 which showed forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 15 degrees but not exceeding 30 degrees.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was found to be sufficient for a 20 percent rating, meeting the criteria for such since June 4, 2006.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 17, 2012
- Citation
- 1231932
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals for PTSD, anxiety, depression, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and cervical spondylosis as untimely filed.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity of his PTSD, as well as updated VA treatment records are needed. The TDIU claim is granted throughout the appeal period.
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