The Veteran's scar of the cervical spine is not found to have any disabling effects, and therefore does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7805.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's scar has no disabling effects not considered in a rating provided under Diagnostic Codes 7800-04.
- Claimed conditions
- scar of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 16, 2023
- Citation
- 23010100
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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