The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and left wrist disability have been granted increased ratings. The cervical spine disability is rated at 20 percent, the RUE and LUE radiculopathies are each rated at 20 percent, and the left wrist disability is rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions were found to meet or approximate the criteria for increased ratings based on their severity and impact on function.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Cervical Spine Disability"}, {"condition_name":"Left Wrist Disability"}, {"condition_name":"Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy"}, {"condition_name":"Left Upper Extremity Radiculopathy"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20004169
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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