Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an increased rating for cervical spine degenerative disc disease to obtain a more comprehensive VA examination.
The deciding factor: The June 2014 VA examination was deemed inadequate, and further clarification is needed regarding functional impairment with repeated use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25003797
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