The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine disability, facial scars, and neck scars were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate ankylosis or incapacitating episodes that would warrant a higher evaluation. The current evaluations are considered appropriate based on the veteran's symptoms and functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the cervical spine, Disfigurement of the face, Disfigurement of the neck
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 4, 2007
- Citation
- 0727649
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