Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for a cervical spine disability, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity and range of motion findings.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's cervical spine disability was found to be at worst forward flexion of the cervical spine to 25 degrees during flare-ups, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2025
- Citation
- 25004030
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