The Veteran's cervical spine disability, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, and umbilical hernia were evaluated. The rating for the cervical spine was denied as it did not meet criteria for higher ratings under either General Rating Formula or IVDS Formula. Ratings for the left and right upper extremities radiculopathy were granted at 30% and denied respectively. The umbilical hernia received a 20% rating from February 7, 2019 to February 6, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disability did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under either General Rating Formula or IVDS Formula due to lack of forward flexion limitation and ankylosis. The left and right upper extremity radiculopathy were rated at 30% as they met the criteria for moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical Spine Disability, Left Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Upper Extremity Radiculopathy, Umbilical Hernia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24023266
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