The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded a claim for service connection for a low back disorder.

The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support a higher rating for the cervical strain or radiculopathy, and there was insufficient evidence to establish service connection for a low back disorder.

Claimed conditions

cervical strain status post vertebral fracture, left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy, low back disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 5, 2025

Citation

A25010659

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