The Veteran's cervical spine disability has been characterized by pain and limited range of motion, but forward flexion of the cervical spine is limited to 15 degrees or less. The criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent have not been met.
The deciding factor: Forward flexion of the cervical spine was found to be limited to 15 degrees or less, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5237.
- Claimed conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 9, 2013
- Citation
- 1325345
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