The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 12, 2018, for cervical spine degenerative disc disease with arthritis (neck disability) is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 20 percent from December 12, 2018 to September 27, 2022, for neck disability is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent beginning September 27, 2022, for neck disability is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating as the degree of additional limitation reflected by the statements would not result in limitation of motion more nearly approximating forward flexion of 15 degrees or less or favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.,There is no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine, and the Veteran's disability does not result in symptoms that more nearly approximate ankylosis to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disease with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- March 16, 2023
- Citation
- 23016102
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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