The Board granted an increased rating of 40 percent for radiculitis symptoms of the left upper extremity, status post C7-T1 disc excision and fusion, effective June 24, 1999.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's disability was manifested by mild to moderate intervertebral disc syndrome with left upper extremity radiculopathy and muscle weakness, but no persistent symptoms compatible with sciatic neuropathy or ankylosis of the spine.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculitis, C7-T1 disc excision and fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2004
- Citation
- 0426516
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