The Veteran's cervical spine disability and basilar artery insufficiency are currently rated at the lowest possible levels, with a 10 percent rating for a residual neck scar effective February 13, 2014. The Board denied higher ratings for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence did not show ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome (IDS) that would warrant higher ratings under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine degenerative changes, Anterolisthesis of C4 on C5
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2022
- Citation
- A22024720
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for infertility, cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist CTS, right hip disability, and left hip disability. However, further development is needed as there are outstanding VA treatment records and additional medical opinions are required to address service connection.
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