The Veteran's cervical spondylosis and degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine are rated at 20 percent each, meeting the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. The TDIU issue is remanded to the AOJ.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spondylosis and degenerative arthritis of the lumbosacral spine meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, as evidenced by objective findings of muscle spasm severe enough to cause abnormal spinal contour.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spondylosis, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbosacral Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2018
- Citation
- 1812481
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