The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the cervical spine did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to September 17, 2015.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's condition did not result in forward flexion of the cervical spine to no greater than 30 degrees; a combined range of cervical motion to no greater than 120 degrees; or muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or spinal contour.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22006741
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