The Veteran's increased ratings for cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity are denied.,The Veteran's entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes due to the severity and nature of the Veteran's symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Radiculopathy of the Right Upper Extremity, Cervical Radiculopathy of the Left Upper Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23018236
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability was granted a 20 percent evaluation prior to May 17, 2019 and a 30 percent evaluation as of that date.,Separate evaluations of 40 percent for right upper extremity radiculopathy and 30 percent for left upper extremity radiculopathy were granted effective from May 17, 2019.
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