The Veteran's cervical spine disability, which included a sprain and posttraumatic arthritis, was found to warrant a rating of 20 percent beginning October 8, 2009. The disability had previously been rated at 10 percent prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the Veteran's cervical spine motion was limited with pain and no additional limitation due to repetitive use or fatigue.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical sprain, Posttraumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1106786
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