The rating reduction from 30 percent to 10 percent for cervical spine disability is restored. The Veteran's tinnitus claim is granted, and the remaining issues are remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA found actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work due to an improvement in his cervical spine disability, which resulted in a restoration of the rating from 30 percent to 10 percent. The tinnitus claim was granted as it began during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine degenerative joint disease/arthritis, Intervertebral disc disease, Spinal stenosis, Vertebral fracture (cervical spine)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24058405
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