The Veteran's cervical spine DJD is rated at 40 percent from February 25, 2020. Service connection for a right elbow disorder and RUE carpal tunnel syndrome has been granted, but service connection for the right elbow disorder secondary to a right shoulder disability was denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine DJD is manifested by symptoms commensurate with unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine. The Board found that his current symptoms are consistent with this rating and resolved all doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Right Elbow Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2026
- Citation
- A26034769
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to his shoulders, elbows, hands, ankles, and back are remanded due to confusion regarding the procedural posture of the case and clarification needed on whether any issues had previously been adjudicated. The Board also notes that updated VA treatment records should be obtained and an examination conducted.
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