The Veteran was not found unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities prior to April 28, 2004. The Director of Compensation and Pension Service determined that the nonservice-connected cervical spine condition had a significant effect on his ability to work.
The deciding factor: The nonservice-connected cervical spine condition restricted the Veteran's ability to work overhead severely impacting his ability to perform his occupational duties.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of lumbosacral spine, degenerative disc disease with neuroforaminal stenosis of cervical spine, radiculopathy of right and left upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2013
- Citation
- 1338619
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of lumbosacral spine, finding that there was no direct link between his current condition and an in-service injury. The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that the disability began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service event.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic neuropathic pain, right groin, was denied. The Board found that the current disability picture did not warrant an increased rating.,New and material evidence has been received to reopen service connection for a back disability. Service connection is granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and employment information. The case will be readjudicated after the completion of these actions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine is being remanded due to insufficient evidence and further development is needed.
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