The Veteran's cervical spine disorder is rated at 30 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of unfavorable ankylosis.,Right upper extremity radiculopathy and left upper extremity radiculopathy are both rated at 20 percent, as they do not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical spine disorder does not show unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine, which is required for a higher rating.,Right upper extremity radiculopathy and left upper extremity radiculopathy do not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine degenerative disc disease C5-C6 with intervertebral disc syndrome (cervical spine disorder), Right upper extremity radiculopathy, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Major depressive disorder with anxious distress and alcohol use disorder (major depressive disorder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24023393
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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