The veteran's cervical spine disorder is currently rated at 20 percent, effective September 26, 2003. The rating reflects severe limitation of motion with pain and weakened movement.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported a finding of severe limitation of motion in the cervical spine, which more nearly approximates the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0606024
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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