The Veteran's cervical neck disorder is rated at 30 percent effective January 29, 2021. He also received a separate rating of 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy (lower radicular group) and 40 percent for right upper extremity radiculopathy (lower radicular group), both effective November 30, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability met the criteria for a 30 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine since his forward flexion was limited to 15 degrees or less from January 29, 2021 onward.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical neck disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23013100
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