Denied
The Board denied an increased disability rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease (DDD) of the cervical spine with intervertebral disc (IVDS).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's forward flexion of the cervical spine was found to be greater than 15 degrees but not greater than 30 degrees, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) of the cervical spine with intervertebral disc (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095899
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