The Veteran's initial disability rating for her service-connected cervical spine disorder was increased to 20 percent effective from April 11, 2014. The other issues were either denied or remanded.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran’s cervical spine disorder met the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating as of April 11, 2014, based on forward flexion greater than 15 degrees but less than 30 degrees. The other conditions and issues were either not fully addressed or required further development.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19182515
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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