The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for service-connected cervical strain from March 14, 2003 through October 15, 2004. The veteran's bilateral pes planus continues to be rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran's cervical spine disability resulted in moderate limitation of motion with pain and weakness, warranting a 20 percent evaluation effective March 14, 2003. The veteran's bilateral pes planus continues to be rated at 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0621206
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