The Veteran's neck disability is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the General Rating Formula or IVDS Formula.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 15 degrees but not greater than 30 degrees, which is required for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula. The VA examinations did not find any ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine (neck) disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2022
- Citation
- 22070426
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