The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right upper extremity was rated at 30 percent from March 4, 2009 to March 15, 2010.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the left upper extremity was rated at 20 percent from March 4, 2009 to March 15, 2010.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms were more closely approximating moderate incomplete paralysis for both right and left upper extremities prior to March 15, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy of the Right Upper Extremity, Radiculopathy of the Left Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 19, 2017
- Citation
- 1722652
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several claims related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity. The claims are being returned for further development to obtain necessary medical records and ensure proper consideration.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity have been granted initial ratings. The Veteran has also been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and hip disorders, as well as radiculopathy of the upper extremities. The issues are related to whether these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to July 30, 2021.
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