The Board granted ratings of 20 percent for cervical strain with cervical degenerative disc disease, and separate ratings of 10 percent each for right and left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy. The back disability was denied prior to June 29, 2017, but a rating of 20 percent was granted from that date. Service connection was granted for lumbar degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease with bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms as supported by medical evidence and examination findings, particularly regarding the range of motion limitations in his neck and back, and the presence of cervical and lumbar radiculopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain with cervical degenerative disc disease, lumbar degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease with radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities, left knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency, right knee retropatellar pain syndrome with history of laxity, hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23001482
What this means for you
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