Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed forward flexion limited to 40 degrees at its most severe with no additional loss of function after three repetitions. This did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the General Rating Formula for diseases and injuries of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (claimed as neck condition) of the cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021524
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