The Veteran's claim for hypertension has been withdrawn.,Service connection is granted for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity. The Veteran had cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity in proximity to his service-connected cervical spine disability.,Service connection is denied for a left arm disability other than cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, a left hand disability other than cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, a right arm disability, and a right hand disability. The evidence does not support these claims.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's authorized representative requested withdrawal of the appeal for hypertension.,Cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity is linked to service-connected cervical spine disability.,There is no credible evidence linking the claimed disabilities to service or any other relevant factor.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, left arm disability other than cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, left hand disability other than cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, right arm disability, right hand disability, bilateral hearing loss, headaches/migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2022
- Citation
- A22022170
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