The Veteran's adjustment disorder with anxiety, depressed mood and somatic disorder is granted a 30 percent rating effective March 21, 2019. The cervical strain condition remains at a 30 percent rating since that date. Service connection for posttraumatic degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine is also granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show improvement in symptoms and forward flexion measurements were generally around 30 degrees, which falls within the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Adjustment Disorder with Anxiety, Depressed Mood and Somatic Disorder, Posttraumatic Degenerative Arthritis of the Cervical Spine (previously rated as cervical strain), Cervical Strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2023
- Citation
- A23032465
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