The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, and status post cervical fusion residuals were denied as there was no evidence to support a higher rating based on the current manifestations.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any findings that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes for these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, status post cervical fusion residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2013
- Citation
- 1312282
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