The veteran's cervical spine disorder was rated at 20 percent for the period beginning on February 20, 2003, and an initial evaluation in excess of 50 percent for a scar of the anterior portion of the neck associated with the cervical spine disorder was not granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical spine disorder did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to its moderate nature, while the neck scar did not show sufficient characteristics to warrant an evaluation in excess of 50 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine disorder, scar of the anterior portion of the neck
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0809763
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, thoracolumbar spine disorder, and left hip disorder as they are inextricably intertwined with each other.
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