The Board granted a 40 percent rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy and a 30 percent rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy, effective May 16, 2021. The cervical spine disability was denied an increased rating prior to October 13, 2021.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms and their impact on his functional ability, as well as the evidence provided by medical examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease with intervertebral disc syndrome (cervical spine disability), Radiculopathy right upper extremity, Radiculopathy left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24073686
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted restoration of the 40 percent rating for left arm, effective July 14, 2021, and denied an increased rating greater than 20 percent for radiculopathy right arm. The claim for an increased rating for cervical spine was remanded.
- Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 25, 2012 for the Veteran's service connection for radiculopathy in both upper extremities.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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