The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for cervical spine disease prior to March 10, 2010 was denied. The Board found that there is no evidence of severe disc disease with recurrent attacks and intermittent relief or incapacitating episodes requiring periods of bedrest prescribed by a physician.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability did not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating in excess of 20 percent due to lack of severe disc disease with recurrent attacks and intermittent relief.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disease, Bell's Palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2011
- Citation
- 1142343
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