Effective October 11, 1986, service connection for cervical spine degenerative arthritis is granted.,From May 11, 2007, an initial rating of 20 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy is granted as secondary to service-connected lumbosacral strain.,From May 11, 2007, an initial rating of 20 percent for right knee osteoarthritis is granted as secondary to service-connected lumbosacral strain.,The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right knee impairment is dismissed.
The deciding factor: Resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor, cervical spine degenerative arthritis began during active service and is proximately due to service-connected lumbosacral strain.,The grant of service connection for right knee arthritis renders moot the Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right knee impairment.,From May 11, 2007, left lower extremity radiculopathy is characterized by moderate, incomplete paralysis and an initial rating of 20 percent is granted.,From May 11, 2007, right lower extremity radiculopathy is characterized by moderate, incomplete paralysis and an initial rating of 20 percent is granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine degenerative arthritis, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Right knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22059953
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a fungal infection of the feet, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and psychiatric condition due to lack of evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated by service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a cervical spine disability with left upper extremity radiculopathy, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or chronic condition. The Board concluded that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for direct service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee instability is granted, with a 30 percent rating. The claims for increased ratings for right knee osteoarthritis (flexion) and left hip strain, osteoarthritis and bursitis based on painful motion are denied. The claim for an increased rating for right ankle osteoarthritis is also denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
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