Denied
The Board denied a rating above 10 percent for the Veteran's cervical spine strain based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's total cervical range of motion was restricted to, at most, 305 degrees, which meets the criteria for a 10 percent rating. His forward flexion was not limited to less than 40 degrees, and he did not have favorable or unfavorable ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25085571
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