The Veteran's cervical strain and right upper extremity radiculopathy have been granted ratings of 20 percent for the entire period on appeal.,A compensable rating (20 percent) has been granted for right upper extremity radiculopathy from November 10, 2015 to October 2, 2016, and a higher rating (40 percent) thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of neck pain and occasional numbness in the right arm were found to be consistent with mild radiculopathy from November 10, 2015 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Right upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22047797
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