The Veteran's cervical spine disability is currently rated at 20 percent before December 11, 2009 and increased to 20 percent from December 11, 2009. The rating was granted as the disability more nearly approximates a condition characterized by pain and stiffness with limitation of flexion.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported a finding that the Veteran's cervical spine disability more closely approximated a 20% rating based on forward flexion limited to 50 degrees, which is within the criteria for a 20% rating under the General Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2011
- Citation
- 1104584
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