The Board granted restoration of the 30% rating for degenerative disc disease with residual pain, denied a rating greater than 30% for the cervical spine disability, and granted TDIU.
The deciding factor: The reduction of the Veteran's rating was improper as it did not consider whether there was an actual improvement in his ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work. The evidence does not support a higher rating for the cervical spine disability, but the Veteran meets the criteria for TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease with residual pain (previously rated as neck injury)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088478
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