The Veteran's neck strain has been rated at 20 percent since December 15, 2014. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period.
The deciding factor: The November 2016 VA examination showed forward flexion of the cervical spine from 0 to 30 degrees with no additional loss of range of motion during flare-ups, and there was no ankylosis or other functional impairment that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Neck Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 9, 2017
- Citation
- 1715535
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