The Veteran's cervical spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to June 4, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's forward flexion was greater than 30 degrees and her combined range of motion was within normal limits, without any additional functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disc herniation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 28, 2015
- Citation
- 1531940
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
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