Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's cervical spine and right and left upper extremity disabilities, finding that the current ratings accurately reflect the severity of his disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as the Veteran's symptoms were found to be mild or moderate in nature, with no significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with spinal stenosis, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Right upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2025
- Citation
- 25013026
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