The Veteran's cervical spine disability was manifested by forward flexion less than 15 degrees, and the RO granted a 30 percent evaluation for this condition effective December 17, 2007.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed forward flexion of the cervical spine to only 15 degrees, which is below the minimum required for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- herniated disc of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1017063
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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