The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected cervical strain, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's cervical range of motion and associated shoulder symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- status post cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0618535
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What this means for you
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