The veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 30 percent from January 10, 2001 to September 25, 2003.
The deciding factor: The veteran had moderate limitation of motion in his cervical spine with painful motion and pain with flare-ups considered. The preponderance of the evidence did not show that the veteran's limitation of motion was more than moderate.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0606773
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical strain with degenerative changes and thoracic strain with degenerative changes were denied as the evidence did not show that the disabilities warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for cervical strain with degenerative changes, effective September 21, 2009. The Veteran's service-connected conditions were found to be new and material.
- Denied
Since January 15, 2003, the Veteran's cervical strain with degenerative changes has not met the criteria for a higher evaluation than 20 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the current severity of his service-connected cervical spine disability, including any related trapezius strain and neurological symptoms. Clarification is also needed regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's reported occipital region pain and headaches.
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