The veteran's status post concussion with residual torticollis is currently rated at 20 percent, which includes diminished pinprick sensation on the left side. The rating takes into account limitation of cervical spine flexion to 25 degrees and a separate evaluation for reflex sympathetic dystrophy.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability was evaluated based on the current manifestations of his service-connected condition without requiring additional evidence or reopening of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- status post concussion with residual torticollis, numbness, coldness, weakness of the left side, discoloration of the left hand and arm, short-term memory loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2008
- Citation
- 0821418
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What this means for you
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