The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for degenerative arthritis of the cervical and lumbar spine with IVDS, as well as radiculopathy in multiple extremities, have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on the severity of his disabilities.,The Veteran was granted 30 percent, 40 percent, and 20 percent evaluations for middle radicular group radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, right upper extremity, and lower extremities respectively. However, these evaluations are still denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings that would warrant an evaluation greater than 20 percent for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with IVDS or degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine with IVDS. The Veteran's disabilities were rated based on their current manifestations and limitations, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Cervical Spine with IVDS, Degenerative Arthritis of the Lumbar Spine with IVDS, Middle Radicular Group Radiculopathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Middle Radicular Group Radiculopathy of the Right Upper Extremity, Sciatic Radiculopathy of the Left Lower Extremity, Sciatic Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2024
- Citation
- A24013602
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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