The Board has determined that the veteran's cervical spine disorder, currently rated at 30 percent disabling, does not warrant a higher evaluation due to lack of evidence showing more severe limitation of motion or other factors justifying an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted did not show any unfavorable ankylosis of the cervical spine or additional functional loss due to pain, weakness, incoordination, or fatigue. The veteran's failure to report for scheduled examinations without good cause resulted in denial of his claim for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2000
- Citation
- 0032423
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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