The Veteran's claims for service connection for radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to November 24, 2014, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for cervical strain, and ratings in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion of the right and left knees have all been denied.

The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The VA examinations did not find any evidence of radicular pain or signs/symptoms related to radiculopathy. For cervical strain, there was no evidence of ankylosis and the range of motion met the criteria for a 20 percent rating since November 24, 2014. For limitation of flexion of the right and left knees, the Veteran demonstrated sufficient flexion to meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, cervical strain, right knee disability, left knee disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 18, 2018

Citation

1803177

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