Denied
The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine cervicalgia, as the evidence did not show forward flexion of the cervical spine 15 degrees or less; or, favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's cervical spine cervicalgia did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to limited range of motion and pain, but did not show forward flexion of the cervical spine 15 degrees or less; or, favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine cervicalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089169
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