The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the grant of service connection for intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with cervical strain status post (s/p) cervical fusion, cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, and left shoulder strain with rotator cuff tear was denied.,A 20 percent rating for IVDS with cervical strain s/p cervical fusion is granted effective September 26, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show actual and sustained improvement in the Veteran's service-connected conditions to warrant an earlier effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), cervical strain, left shoulder strain with rotator cuff tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24081364
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