The Veteran's service-connected spondylosis of the cervical spine does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as his range of motion remains within normal limits and he has no intervertebral disc syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s cervical spine disability did not result in limitation of forward flexion to 30 degrees or less, combined range of motion not greater than 170 degrees, ankylosis, or evidence of intervertebral disc syndrome.
- Claimed conditions
- spondylosis of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19128123
What this means for you
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