The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s current range of motion for the cervical spine does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code. The ankylosis is partial (at two levels) and does not result in loss of function or additional limitation of motion due to pain, fatigue, weakness, or lack of endurance.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of cervical spine, Neuralgia of upper extremities (musculocutaneous nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2012
- Citation
- 1239140
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- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine injury and related conditions have been granted service connection, with a rating of 30 percent effective December 22, 2017. The right knee disability, arthritis of the cervical spine, neuropathy of left upper extremity, lumbar spine disability, sciatica of bilateral lower extremities as secondary to a lumbar spine disability, and skin disability have not been granted service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including arthritis in his hands and fingers, a psychiatric disorder, arthritis of his hips, cervical spine, left knee, wrists, and right knee. The issues of arthritis of the bilateral hips, cervical spine, left knee, and bilateral wrists have been remanded due to insufficient medical opinions. The issue of hypertension has also been remanded for further examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a cervical spine condition and sleep apnea due to incomplete opinions from VA examiners. The Veteran's cervical condition is related to his military service, but the examiner found no evidence in service records. Sleep apnea was diagnosed after service, and there is conflicting information about its onset.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claimed joint disabilities, including cervical spine, bilateral shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees, are not service-connected as they do not have a direct link to his active duty service.
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