The Veteran's service-connected right and left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy have been rated at 20 percent each, but the Board has determined that a higher rating is warranted based on the severity of his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated moderate incomplete paralysis in both upper extremities, which aligns with the current 20 percent ratings. However, the Veteran's symptoms have been found to be more severe than what these ratings reflect.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, Left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 10, 2017
- Citation
- 1732556
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, including right and left upper extremity radiculopathies, is granted as service connected. The issues of right and left upper extremity radiculopathy are remanded for further examination.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy as secondary to a service-connected cervical spine disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to support the Veteran's claims for service connection, but the claims are being remanded due to deficiencies in the medical opinions provided.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an increased initial rating of 20 percent for thoracic muscle strain but denied a higher rating. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy was denied.
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