Neck problems, lumbar spine problems: What am I up against?

Hello. I'm here seeking some answers as I have been having neck problems that have been getting worse over time and now having issues with my arm and sometimes my fingers on my right hand. I recently saw a primary care doctor at my local VA Hospital that then referred me to get X-Rays done.

My radiology report stated the following: Cervical spine. Mild left-sided uncoverteberal spurring at C5-C6. Mild C7-T1 degenerative facet joint disease. Mild disc height loss C6-C7 and C5-C6 indicative of degenerative disc disease.

Lumbar spine. There is multilevel degenerative facet joint disease which mild in degree.

In addition, to this I also had a nerve conduction test and they found that I have an alleged mild neuropathy in my right arm/shoulder that doesn't seem to be getting any better.

Anyways, I'm just wondering what my future might look like? I always get can't get everything out of the doctor. They're limited to about 10-15 minutes at most depending on workload that day. I'm just wondering based upon this if I will ever have to have or require surgery?

I'm just trying to seek answers and figure out what I might be up against. Thank you in advance.