The Veteran's cervical strain is rated at 10 percent, and his radiculopathy involving C7 nerve roots associated with cervical strain is rated at 20 percent effective November 2, 2012. The Veteran's residuals of right foot injury and left foot injury are each rated at 10 percent, and the Veteran's bilateral hand rash does not meet any compensable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination showed that the Veteran’s cervical strain is productive of nearly full ranges of motion with pain near the endpoints. The radiculopathy involving C7 nerve roots associated with cervical strain has been productive of mild incomplete paralysis, but not moderate or more severe symptoms prior to November 2, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1311419
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain, service connection for left leg pain (claimed as joint pain), and service connection for a left ear hearing condition are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain, low back disability, bilateral upper extremity peripheral nerve disability, and bilateral lower extremity peripheral nerve disability. The conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.
- Granted
Service connection for PTSD, to include depression is granted.,Service connection for blisters of bilateral feet is denied.,Service connection for cervical strain is denied.,Service connection for headaches is denied.,Service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff injury is denied.,Service connection for chest injury and lumbar strain are remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical strain and vitreous floaters have been granted service connection as they are directly related to his military service.
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