The veteran's cervical spine disability was rated at 10 percent from October 5, 1988 to October 6, 1991.,From October 5, 1988 to March 31, 1995, the veteran did not meet criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical spine disability.,From April 1, 1995 to May 27, 1997, the veteran's cervical spine disability warranted a 20 percent evaluation.,Effective dates prior to May 3, 2004 were granted for right and left upper extremity radiculopathy.,Compensable scar residuals of cervical spine fusions were not shown prior to May 3, 2004.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical spine disability met the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation from October 5, 1988 to October 6, 1991.,From October 5, 1988 to March 31, 1995, the veteran did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent due to mild symptoms.,From April 1, 1995 to May 27, 1997, the veteran's cervical spine disability warranted a 20 percent evaluation based on moderate recurring attacks.,Effective dates prior to May 3, 2004 were granted for right and left upper extremity radiculopathy due to their onset in February 1995.,Compensable scar residuals of cervical spine fusions were not shown prior to May 3, 2004.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0639378
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