The Veteran's cervical spondylosis with degenerative disc disease was rated at 10 percent prior to April 20, 2012.
The deciding factor: The July 2008 VA examination showed forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 45 degrees and a combined range of motion of the cervical spine greater than 170 degrees. These findings met the criteria for a 10 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spondylosis with degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2014
- Citation
- 1438088
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disorders were incurred during or as a result of his military service, and thus granted service connection for these conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical spondylosis with degenerative disc disease is being remanded due to the need to obtain outstanding Social Security Administration (SSA) records and reissue the supplemental statement of the case.
- Dismissed
The Veteran has withdrawn all his appeals, including those for increased ratings for various conditions and disabilities. The Board is dismissing the appeals as moot.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling an examination. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for cervical spondylosis with degenerative disc disease and surgical scars from cervical diskectomy as well as service connection for TBI are also being addressed.
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