The veteran is entitled to a 20 percent rating for cervical spine degenerative joint disease from February 13, 2003. The claim for an increased rating prior to that date was not granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in February 2003 showed forward flexion of the cervical spine at 45 degrees (reduced to 40 with resistance), which is within the range required for a 20 percent rating under the revised criteria effective September 26, 2003.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0635230
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