The Veteran's cervical DDD was granted a 20% rating from February 12, 2009, to September 3, 2019. Ratings in excess of 20% and 30% were denied for the periods from September 3, 2019, to September 13, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical DDD did not meet the criteria for a higher rating during any period due to lack of forward flexion or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24018019
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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