The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition.,The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating as it has not been shown to result in forward flexion of the cervical spine limited to 15 degrees or less, or favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2015
- Citation
- 1540487
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service connection claims for erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction have been denied due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to his in-service exposure.,The remaining service connection claims (for bilateral feet, ankles, hip, wrist, cervical spine, upper extremity radiculopathy, psychiatric disorder, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension) are remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to assess her current and retrospective severity of these disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues being inextricably intertwined with the character of discharge determination. The Veteran's mental state at the time of misconduct is also under examination.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a TDIU and SMC for statutory housebound due to service-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy. The combined rating is at least 100 percent.
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