The veteran's cervical spine disability has been rated as noncompensable since November 1, 2004. From June 17, 2005 through January 4, 2007, the disability was rated at 10 percent due to some decreased motion and x-ray evidence of muscle spasm. Since January 5, 2007, the disability has been rated at 20 percent based on x-ray evidence of a reversed lordotic curve with forward flexion limited to 20 degrees.
The deciding factor: The veteran's cervical spine disability is manifested by some decreased motion and x-ray evidence of muscle spasm from June 17, 2005 through January 4, 2007, warranting a 10 percent rating. Since January 5, 2007, the condition has been characterized by x-ray evidence of a reversed lordotic curve with forward flexion limited to 20 degrees, which warrants a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2008
- Citation
- 0838737
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- Denied
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- Denied
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