The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's cervical spine disability, finding that his symptoms did not warrant such an increase.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion was found to be limited to no less than 40 degrees and combined range of motion limited to 264 degrees at its worst, which corresponds to a 10 percent rating. The Board determined the evidence did not support a higher rating based on functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21008270
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's cervical spine condition is remanded due to a duty to assist error. An adequate VA medical opinion is required.
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