The Veteran was granted an initial 30 percent rating for radiculopathy of the right upper extremity with CTS, effective November 28, 2016, but denied ratings in excess of 30 percent for multiple sclerosis and related conditions.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily functioning, as supported by medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy of the right upper extremity with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), multiple sclerosis with left eye optic neuritis, dysphagia associated with service-connected multiple sclerosis, voiding dysfunction associated with service-connected multiple sclerosis, left lower extremity muscle weakness associated with service-connected multiple sclerosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2024
- Citation
- 24001732
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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