The Veteran's cervical spine disability was evaluated as 10 percent prior to February 27, 2009; 20 percent from February 27, 2009, through January 6, 2010; and 30 percent thereafter. The evaluations were denied.,The Veteran's cervical spine disability was evaluated as 10 percent prior to February 27, 2009; 20 percent from February 27, 2009, through January 6, 2010; and 30 percent thereafter. The evaluations were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disc disease, Neck pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1305080
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