The Veteran's headache disability is granted a 10 percent rating effective April 24, 2023. The neck disability and upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities are each granted an additional 10 percent rating effective September 6, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the Veteran's headaches were characterized by characteristic prostrating attacks occurring on average once a month over the last several months, warranting a 10 percent rating. The neck disability was not manifested by ankylosis and did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on range of motion or other factors. The upper extremity radiculopathy disabilities were each rated at 40 percent prior to September 6, 2022 and granted additional 10 percent ratings effective that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Headache Disability, Neck Disability, Left Upper Extremity Radiculopathy (Brachial Plexus), Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy (Brachial Plexus)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23023554
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