The Veteran's recurrent urinary tract infections are rated at a 10 percent rating. For the cervical spine disability prior to June 18, 2018, the Veteran is granted a 20 percent rating. The case is remanded for further evaluation of her cervical spine disability following surgery and for assessment of any related neurological disorders.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows recurrent urinary tract infections requiring intermittent intensive management warranting a 10 percent rating. For the cervical spine prior to June 18, 2018, the Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate forward flexion to 30 degrees with consideration of functional impairment, which warrants a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections"}, {"condition_name":"Degenerative Joint Disease of the Cervical Spine"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2019
- Citation
- 19149011
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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