The veteran's cervical spine disability was initially rated at 0 percent, retroactively effective from March 24, 1995. It was increased to 20 percent effective August 29, 2000, and further increased to 30 percent effective August 24, 2002.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical spine disability only warranted a 20% rating prior to August 24, 2002 due to slight limitation of motion. After that date, the disability warranted a 30% rating based on additional functional impairment beyond what was objectively demonstrated in his October 2000 VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 25, 2003
- Citation
- 0317565
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