The veteran's service-connected atrophic scars of the back and shoulders have been rated as 10% since July 29, 1991.,For his cervical myositis and polyradiculopathy of C3-C4, C4-C5 and C5-C6 prior to November 15, 1994, the veteran has not met the criteria for a rating in excess of 30%.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions have been rated based on their current manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Atrophic scars of the back and shoulders","type_of_disorder":"Acne vulgaris with erythematous papules and scarring"}, {"condition_name":"Cervical myositis and polyradiculopathy of C3-C4, C4-C5 and C5-C6","type_of_disorder":"Severe limitation of motion of the cervical spine"}, {"condition_name":"Dorsolumbar myositis with L4-L5 herniated nucleus pulposus","type_of_disorder":"Moderate intervertebral disc syndrome from February 22, 2005 onwards; Limitation of forward flexion to 30 degrees prior to that date"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0611684
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What this means for you
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