The Veteran's cervical spine disability was evaluated at a 10 percent rating prior to February 1, 2012. From February 1, 2012 to March 20, 2013, the disability was rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: Objective findings from VA examinations did not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 and 20 percent for this period.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of Cervical Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2015
- Citation
- 1516083
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's rating for degenerative joint disease of cervical spine was reduced from 30 percent to 20 percent in September 2016. The reduction did not result in a reduction in his overall compensation rate, so the restoration of the 30 percent rating is granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine is currently rated at 20 percent, effective January 6, 2020. Her degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine is currently rated at 40 percent, effective September 23, 2016.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development regarding his cervical spine disability, right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, diabetes mellitus (secondary), and aid and attendance.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not rated higher than the current levels.
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