The Veteran's cervical spine degenerative disc disease is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of decision. The Veteran's lumbar spinal degenerative joint disease was increased to 40 percent prior to November 8, 2012 and to 40 percent on and after that date.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed significant functional limitation with pain in all ranges of motion for the cervical spine and lumbar spine. The Veteran's right hip bursitis was also found to be significantly limiting his ability to move his leg, while his left ear hearing loss met the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar Spinal Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1322391
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- Granted
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