The Veteran's thoracolumbar strain with muscle spasm is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's cervical degenerative joint disease prior to November 10, 2022, is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's cervical degenerative joint disease from November 10, 2022, is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's cyst on ovaries and resultant bleeding is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's sciatica of the left lower extremity is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support the assignment of any higher ratings for the Veteran's service-connected conditions as they do not meet the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar strain with muscle spasm, cervical degenerative joint disease, cyst on ovaries and resultant bleeding, sciatica of the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23024829
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection for a teeth disability, sciatica of the right lower extremity, and sciatica of the left lower extremity are being remanded due to the need for additional development.
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