The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his left upper extremity disability is granted, with a rating of 30 percent effective from September 22, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate incomplete paralysis of the radicular groups and limitation of motion of the left arm, which aligns with a 30% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy, limitation of motion of left arm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19103336
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
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