The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities have been granted increased ratings, with the highest possible evaluation for his cervical spine disability. The GERD claim was withdrawn by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical and lumbar spine disabilities were found to meet or approximate the criteria for higher evaluations based on their severity and impact on daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernia, diverticulitis, Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine (cervical spine disability), Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine (lumbar spine disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2018
- Citation
- 1825726
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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.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 40 percent for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine and effective dates of May 19, 2011, for right and left lower extremity sciatica.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability was denied, while he received a 30 percent rating for his cervical spine disability effective February 9, 2011.
- Granted
The Veteran's low back disability is rated at 40 percent, effective July 11, 2018. The cervical spine disability remains at a 30 percent rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 50 percent effective February 4, 2015. The cervical spine disability is rated at 50 percent effective that date.
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