Claiming Chronic Neck Strain?
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VA Rating Tiers
20%
Meets minimum criteria
10%
Meets minimum criteria
0%
Meets minimum criteria
Rating Notes
- ›20%: Moderate neck muscle strain — recurrent incapacitating episodes with limited motion on exam. DC 5237.
- ›10%: Mild neck muscle strain — pain on movement and guarding with some functional limitation. DC 5237.
- ›0%: Minimal symptoms — service connected but non-compensable.
- ›DC 5237 — TODO: describe what drives each rating tier for Chronic Neck Strain.
Eligibility Basics
✅
Current symptoms
✅
In-service event
✅
Diagnosis or lay evidence
- •TODO: Add any Chronic Neck Strain-specific eligibility notes here.
Evidence to Gather
Service Records
- •TODO: e.g. sick call visits, injury reports
Medical Evidence
- •TODO: e.g. physician notes, diagnostic imaging
Lay Evidence (Buddy Statements)
- •TODO: e.g. personal statement describing onset and limitations
Diagnostic Tests
- •TODO: e.g. x-ray, MRI
C&P Exam Preparation
Exam type: Orthopedic / Chronic Neck Strain
Be ready to describe
- •in-service cause or event
- •current limitations and worst-day symptoms
Prep notes
- •Be honest and describe your symptoms on a typical day, not your best day.
- •Mention any medications, bracing, or assistive devices you use.
- •Describe how this condition affects your work and daily life.
Quick Facts
- Diagnostic Code
- DC 5237
- Category
- Musculoskeletal
- Subcategory
- Spine
- Typical Claim Type
- direct
- Rating Range
- 0% – 20%
Also Known As
chronic neck strainchronicneckstrain
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