The Veteran's cervical strain was evaluated under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating prior to May 30, 2013. The evidence showed forward flexion limited to 45 degrees with a combined range of motion of 186 degrees, without muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical strain did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine due to limitations in range of motion and absence of associated objective neurologic abnormalities.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2018
- Citation
- 1813688
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