The Veteran's cervical spondylosis, status post fusion has not met the criteria for a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to August 24, 2013. Effective from August 24, 2013, the disability is manifested by limitation of motion to 20 degrees of forward flexion with painful motion beginning at 15 degrees and warrants a 30% evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spondylosis has not resulted in limited motion to 15 degrees or favorable ankylosis, which would warrant a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. Effective August 24, 2013, the disability is manifested by limitation of motion to 20 degrees with painful motion beginning at 15 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spondylosis, status post fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2013
- Citation
- 1340064
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