The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his cervical spine disability, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to January 9, 2003 and since March 1, 2003.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show favorable ankylosis or severe limitation of motion of the cervical spine, which are required for higher ratings under both pre-amended and amended criteria. The veteran's disability was characterized by pain and discomfort but no other significant findings that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Injury with Degenerative Changes, Cervical Disc Disease, Herniated Disc, Cervical Stenosis, Decreased Vertebral Artery Flow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2008
- Citation
- 0805554
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