The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease was denied. However, she received a separate 20 percent rating for limitation of motion due to left shoulder pain from October 2, 2013, to March 10, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine condition did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes. However, she received a separate 20 percent rating for her limitation of motion due to left shoulder pain during this period.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine degenerative disc disease, Bilateral shoulder pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1541648
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a thyroid nodule, bilateral shoulder pain, and COPD. The evidence does not support finding that these conditions began during service or are related to in-service injuries or diseases.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment after his last date of employment on March 30, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective from March 31, 2018.
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