The veteran's initial compensable evaluation for chronic cervical strain with intermittent headaches was granted prior to September 26, 2003. From that date, he is entitled to a 10 percent evaluation for this condition. His hypertension has also been rated at 10 percent since September 26, 2003.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical strain was found to have a combined range of motion greater than 170 degrees but not greater than 335 degrees from September 26, 2003, warranting a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5237.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0637942
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