The Board granted earlier effective dates for the 30% and 40% ratings assigned for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and overactive bladder, respectively. The claims for higher initial ratings were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the evidence provided during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine (DDD), Degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder, Degenerative arthritis of the right shoulder, Right ulnar styloid impaction syndrome with tenosynovitis, Scars of the extremities, Verrucous keratosis with plantar warts, Overactive bladder, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine (DDD), Fracture of the right femur, mid-shaft, status post open reduction internal fixation, Left knee chondromalacia of the patella, Bilateral plantar fasciitis, pes planus with right heel spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22001781
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matters for additional development, including obtaining private treatment records and conducting VA examinations.
- Granted
The Board restored the Veteran's rating for overactive bladder from 0 percent to 20 percent and granted an increased rating of 40 percent.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus, type II, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, asthma/lung disease, vision disability, bilateral plantar fasciitis, leukocytosis, kidney disease/kidney stones, enlarged prostate, sleep apnea, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbar spine disability, right ankle disability, and left ankle disability.
- Partly granted
The Board denied the claims for an initial compensable rating for left ear sensorineural hearing loss, service connection for a right ear hearing loss disability, and a left eye disorder. However, it granted service connection for a back disability and radiculopathy of both lower extremities as secondary to the back disability.
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