Partly granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine and degenerative disc disease at C5-C6, resolving reasonable doubts in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a combined range of motion not greater than 170 degrees, which meets the criteria for a 20 percent evaluation under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine. However, remand is required to address an inadequate VA examination regarding potential higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain with degenerative arthritis of the spine and degenerative disc disease at C5-C6
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008691
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