The Board granted service connection for a neck disability, radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities, migraine headaches, and an acquired psychiatric disorder, while denying service connection for a bilateral elbow condition and a bladder condition. The Board also granted ratings in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion of the right knee from March 16, 2021, and separate 20 percent ratings for meniscus conditions of both knees.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the findings that the Veteran's claimed conditions had their onset during service or were related to his in-service experiences.

Claimed conditions

cervical spondylosis, radiculopathy of the bilateral upper extremities, migraine headaches, recurrent major depressive disorder (psychiatric disorder), bilateral elbow condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 10, 2025

Citation

A25012104

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