The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected neck disability and cervical radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities have been denied. The evidence does not support a finding that he is entitled to a rating in excess of 20 percent for any condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show incapacitating episodes or other factors warranting higher ratings under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, nor did it demonstrate impairment of motor functions, trophic changes, sensory disturbance, loss of reflexes, muscle atrophy, or complete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), degenerative disc disease, and spinal stenosis, Cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, Cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24045797
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the service connection of cervical radiculopathy of both upper extremities, but denied earlier effective dates for degenerative arthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome of the cervical spine, headaches, and TBI.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for cervical radiculopathy of the right upper extremity and a 30 percent rating for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, but denied an increased rating for the cervical spine disability.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity was granted effective June 14, 2001. The date entitlement arose is prior to the date of claim.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disorder, right upper extremity radiculopathy, and left upper extremity radiculopathy due to lack of a VA examination. The Veteran contends his current conditions are related to service or his service-connected lumbar spine disorder.
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