The Veteran's cervical strain, previously claimed as a neck condition, is denied service connection. The issue of an increased rating for PTSD with anxiety and mood disorder not otherwise specified (NOS) prior to October 28, 2015 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter is remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran does not suffer from a current cervical strain. The evidence did not support a causal linkage between the condition and active service, including any in-service injury.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, neck condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 29, 2018
- Citation
- 18130510
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