The Veteran was granted a uniform 30 percent rating for degeneration of cervical intervertebral disc, but the claim for an increased rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy and TDIU were denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's neck disability symptomatology more nearly approximates forward flexion of the cervical spine 15 degrees or less with consideration to functional impairment, but unfavorable ankylosis of the cervical spine is not demonstrated. The left upper extremity symptoms have not met the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degeneration of cervical intervertebral disc, Cervical radiculopathy, left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24066844
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection and initial rating claims has been withdrawn by the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Dismissed
The appeal has been withdrawn by the Veteran and is dismissed.
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