The veteran's cervical spine disability, characterized by pain and involvement of the left upper extremity, has been rated at 20 percent since September 23, 2002. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on incapacitating episodes or combined evaluations for chronic orthopedic and neurologic manifestations.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability picture during the period in question did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation under the revised version of Diagnostic Code 5293, as it lacked sufficient evidence of incapacitating episodes or combined evaluations for chronic orthopedic and neurologic manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of nerve root compression at C5-C6 and C-C7 with degenerative disc disease and involvement of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0637591
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