The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for post-cervical fracture with residual strain and left arm strain prior to May 22, 2012 have been denied.,The Veteran's increased ratings of 20 percent for post-cervical fracture with residual strain from May 22, 2012 forward and 10 percent for left arm strain from the same date have also been denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in August 2012 did not provide sufficient evidence to support a higher rating prior to May 22, 2012. The Veteran's disability was found to be limited to less than 30 degrees of forward flexion and no favorable ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-cervical fracture with residual strain, Left arm strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19172749
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