The Veteran's cervical myositis is currently rated at 10 percent, the minimum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5237 for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report showed forward flexion of the cervical spine to 45 degrees and no incapacitating episodes or neurological deficits, which aligns with a 10 percent rating based on the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine (Diagnostic Code 5237).
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical myositis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2011
- Citation
- 1130725
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the claims for increased ratings and service connection are not fully developed, and thus must be remanded to obtain additional information from the Veteran and his providers.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial increased ratings for his service-connected cervical myositis and traumatic brain injury were denied, but he was granted a maximum rating of 40 percent for his TBI residuals.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a TDIU, increased ratings for left knee disabilities, and service connection for lumbar myositis to the RO for further development. The Veteran is also being given another opportunity to respond to these matters.
- Granted
The veteran's initial claim for increased ratings for cervical myositis and gastritis was granted, with the rating for cervical myositis being increased to 20 percent effective March 20, 2007. The veteran is currently rated at 10 percent for gastritis.
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