The veteran's claim for service connection for limitation of motion of the cervical spine is not well grounded. His claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for sacroiliac strain is denied as there are no manifestations that warrant such a higher rating. The veteran's need for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person is also denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran has not presented evidence to support his claim for service connection for limitation of motion of the cervical spine, which he asserts is traceable to injury incurred in service. His sacroiliac strain disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there are no manifestations that warrant such a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- sacroiliac strain, anxiety neurosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0027696
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