The Veteran's claim for a 20 percent rating for chronic anterior wedge compression L1 and T1 vertebra and DDD T12-S1 with mild central stenosis and posteriorlisthesis at L4 on L5 was granted effective August 9, 2016.,Effective October 31, 2018, the Veteran received separate ratings for radiculopathy of the right lower extremity and left lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The December 23, 2019 VA examination found cervical flexion limited to 15 degrees during repetitive motion testing, warranting a 20 percent rating.,Radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities manifested on October 31, 2018 and warranted separate ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Cervical spondylosis, Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2021
- Citation
- A21017442
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain, service connection for left leg pain (claimed as joint pain), and service connection for a left ear hearing condition are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and lumbar spine was granted with effective dates of May 13, 2019.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain, low back disability, bilateral upper extremity peripheral nerve disability, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral nerve disability. The conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.
- Granted
Service connection for PTSD, to include depression is granted.,Service connection for blisters of bilateral feet is denied.,Service connection for cervical strain is denied.,Service connection for headaches is denied.,Service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff injury is denied.,Service connection for chest injury and lumbar strain are remanded.
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