The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA compensation examination results showed no evidence of limitation of motion or other disabling symptoms warranting a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated cervical discs at C4-5, Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine at L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 26, 2014
- Citation
- 1429082
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine at L5-S1 is now rated at 40 percent from May 4, 2018. His right and left lower extremity radiculopathy are each rated at 30 percent beginning May 4, 2018.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine at L5-S1 is being remanded for additional development.
- Whole decision: Granted
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