The Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability has not resulted in a range of motion that warrants an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, as his flexion was greater than 15 degrees but not greater than 30 degrees, and combined range of motion was not greater than 170 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2018
- Citation
- 1804583
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