The Veteran's service-connected cervical strain with degenerative arthritis is rated at 20 percent from February 12, 2012 to July 2, 2018. A separate 10 percent rating for right arm numbness (right cervical radiculopathy) has been granted since July 2, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of cervical strain with degenerative arthritis were found to meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating from February 12, 2012. The right arm numbness was found to be factually ascertainable as existing since February 12, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, right cervical radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18144140
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- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeals for increased disability ratings and higher initial disability ratings, leading to their dismissal.
- Partly granted
The Board denied or dismissed the veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, higher ratings, and service connection for various conditions, with some grants of earlier effective dates and initial ratings.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, and migraine headaches as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or caused by active service.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis, finding that the current disability was due to an in-service motorcycle accident.
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