The Veteran's DJD of the lumbar spine and DDD of the cervical spine are related to her military service, leading to a grant of service connection for both conditions. A 50% rating is granted for migraines from January 3, 2017.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's current diagnoses were more likely than not directly related to her service injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- DJD of the lumbar spine, DDD of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20010469
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings was continuously pursued, and the appellant is eligible to charge agent fees based on past-due benefits awarded in the June 2024 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to incomplete records and procedural issues.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including DJD of the lumbar spine, right shoulder, bilateral sciatic nerve radiculopathy, and peripheral neuropathy, combined, prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education, skills, training, and work history. Effective December 7, 2022, he is granted TDIU.
- Dismissed
The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals regarding the increased ratings for tension headaches, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, DDD of the cervical spine, and voiding dysfunction.
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