The veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical spine muscle strain, onychomycosis and tinea pedis, and allergic conjunctivitis were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed normal range of motion in the cervical spine with pain, which was consistent with a 10% evaluation. The other conditions had no significant impairment warranting an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine muscle strain, Tinea pedis, Allergic conjunctivitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2007
- Citation
- 0705035
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