The Veteran's initial rating for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity was increased to 50 percent from October 23, 2019. The right upper extremity remains rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in August and October 2019 indicated that the Veteran's radiculopathy of the left upper extremity was characterized as moderate prior to October 23, 2019, but became severe thereafter.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20052716
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- Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection of radiculopathy of the left upper extremity. The Board has dismissed this issue.
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