The Board has determined that the veteran's mild disc bulge, C4-6, and mild stenosis, C6-7, with cervical and thoracic muscle strain is manifested by occasional non-prostrating headaches, moderate limitation of motion on flare-ups, and mild neurological impairment of the left upper extremity. The criteria for a 30 percent rating have been met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability manifests as occasional non-prostrating headaches, moderate limitation of motion on flare-ups, and mild neurological impairment of the left upper extremity, which aligns with the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5293 (intervertebral disc syndrome).
- Claimed conditions
- mild disc bulge, C4-6, mild stenosis, C6-7, cervical and thoracic muscle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0614844
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