The Veteran's service-connected right upper extremity radiculopathy is currently rated at 40 percent, effective from the date of the decision.,Before October 12, 2011, the Veteran's service-connected post-operative degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine was rated at 30 percent. Effective October 12, 2011, it is rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right upper extremity radiculopathy has been consistently evaluated as moderate in severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Post-operative Degenerative Disc Disease of the Cervical Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1240565
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service connection claims for erectile dysfunction and voiding dysfunction have been denied due to the lack of evidence linking these conditions to his in-service exposure.,The remaining service connection claims (for bilateral feet, ankles, hip, wrist, cervical spine, upper extremity radiculopathy, psychiatric disorder, GERD, sleep apnea, and hypertension) are remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy due to inadequate examinations. The Veteran is required to undergo new VA examinations to assess her current and retrospective severity of these disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to issues being inextricably intertwined with the character of discharge determination. The Veteran's mental state at the time of misconduct is also under examination.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted a TDIU and SMC for statutory housebound due to service-connected disabilities, including anxiety disorder, degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy. The combined rating is at least 100 percent.
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