The veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of his claim. He also receives a separate 10 percent rating for his headaches secondary to his Arnold-Chiari malformation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the veteran has chronic strain of the cervical spine with limited range of motion and muscle spasm headaches, which is rated at 30 percent under DC 5290. His headaches are rated separately as a separate disability due to their frequency and severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Strain, Arnold-Chiari Malformation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0712407
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine, bilateral shoulder, and right ankle disabilities are remanded for further evaluation. The Veteran also has claims for increased ratings for tension headaches and sinusitis, which are also remanded.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss has been denied. The appeal for service connection of a cervical spine disorder is remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion.
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