The Veteran's disability evaluations for traumatic right spinal accessory neuropathy and right upper extremity radiculopathy, as well as cervical spine IVDS, were reduced. The Board has restored the original ratings of 40% and 20%, respectively.,The reduction in disability evaluation was not proper due to lack of improvement in the Veteran's condition.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence of sustained improvement in the Veteran's traumatic right spinal accessory neuropathy and right upper extremity radiculopathy or cervical spine IVDS, warranting a reduction.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic right spinal accessory neuropathy and right upper extremity radiculopathy, Cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24013575
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