The Veteran's cervical spine disability is rated at 40 percent, and the issues regarding left upper extremity radiculopathy associated with the cervical spine disability, lumbar spine disability, and left L5 radiculopathy are denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for any of the conditions due to lack of ankylosis or incapacitating episodes meeting the criteria for increased ratings under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Left Upper Extremity Radiculopathy (associated with cervical spine disability), Lumbosacral Strain and Myositis (lumbar spine disability), Left L5 Radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19191326
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What this means for you
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