The Veteran's mild degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on the current evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's mild degenerative disc disease did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it did not result in forward flexion of the cervical spine 15 degrees or less, unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine, or unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine.
- Claimed conditions
- mild degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20039825
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected cervical spine disability has been denied. The disability is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum under the General Rating Formula for Diseases or Injuries of the Spine.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected cervical spine disability is remanded due to the need for additional examination and testing.
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