The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted with a rating of 10 percent prior to February 29, 2016 and increased to 20 percent from February 29, 2016 to April 3, 2017. From April 3, 2017 onwards, the disability remains rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability was found to have forward flexion limited to 30 degrees or less from February 29, 2016 to April 3, 2017, warranting a 20% rating under the General Formula. The disability improved thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine degenerative disc disease, Upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2018
- Citation
- 1804874
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation from May 5, 2019.
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