The Board has determined that the Veteran's intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine and right arm neuropathy and myopathy are related to his military service. The lumbosacral degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease status post-surgery with residual scars have also been granted as a direct result of service connection.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine is shown to be etiologically related to his active military service, while the lumbosacral degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease status post-surgery with residual scars are considered a direct result of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc disease of the cervical spine, lumbosacral degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease status post-surgery with residual scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2015
- Citation
- 1535452
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to scheduling issues and the need for additional notice regarding what constitutes new and material evidence.
- Granted
The VA granted an initial evaluation of 10 percent for the veteran's cervical spine disability from November 12, 1999 to September 5, 2005. From September 6, 2005, a higher evaluation of 30 percent was granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded for a video conference hearing due to the retirement of his previous representative.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for his cervical spine disability is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence.
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