The Veteran's cervical spine disability has been rated at 10 percent since the grant of service connection. The current evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula or IVDS Formula.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion and functional impairment do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, as his forward flexion is greater than 30 degrees and his combined ROM is greater than 170 degrees. There are no incapacitating episodes meeting the criteria for a higher rating under the IVDS Formula.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2013
- Citation
- 1341449
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1341449.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a compensable disability rating for right eye hyperphoria prior to December 4, 2014 is dismissed. The appeals for increased ratings of right eye hyperphoria, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and cervical spine disc disease are remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of cervical spine disc disease has been denied. The Board also found that the Veteran's right shoulder injury is not service-connected and remanded both issues to obtain additional medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's increased rating for cervical spine disc disease, C5-C6 and C7, with muscle spasm is granted to the entire period on appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that more current clinical findings of the Veteran's PTSD are needed to adjudicate the appeal, and therefore, the case is being remanded for further development.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.