The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 20 percent rating effective September 13, 2011. A separate 20 percent rating for left upper extremity neurological impairment was also granted.
The deciding factor: The VA spine examination revealed that the Veteran experienced numbness, tingling, and pain in his left upper extremity associated with his cervical spine disability, meeting the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5242.
- Claimed conditions
- mild degenerative joint and degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, left upper extremity neurological impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1527265
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1527265.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for further examination and evidence collection, as the previous VA examination did not adequately capture the severity of the Veteran's disabilities during flaring episodes.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left and right upper extremity neurological impairment due to inadequate medical opinions. The Veteran contends that his condition is related to vaccinations during military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings due to incomplete opinions regarding her neurological impairments, as well as issues related to her hip and ankle disabilities. The effective date of special monthly compensation at the housebound rate is also in dispute.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right and left upper extremity neurological impairment disabilities, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and have continued since.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.