The Veteran's cervical spine disability was not rated higher than 20 percent prior to August 8, 2005, and not higher than 30 percent from that date.,The Veteran's right knee tendonitis with arthritis did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show forward flexion of the cervical spine at 15 degrees or less, nor unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease, cervical spine with radiculopathy (also claimed as right shoulder), Right knee tendonitis with arthritis, Left knee fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23019102
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left knee disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent assigned under Diagnostic Code 5260.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right arm and left knee braces caused wear and tear to her clothing, warranting annual VA clothing allowances for 2016.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran has withdrawn her appeal for all issues on appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's left knee disability, characterized by chronic traumatic arthritis with instability and giving way symptoms, warrants a 30 percent evaluation from May 13, 2003.
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