Partly granted
The Board granted a 30 percent rating for the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and a 40 percent rating for lower back strain. The ratings for right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and right lower extremity radiculopathy were also adjusted, with TDIU granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's symptoms met or approximated the criteria for higher ratings based on functional loss during flare-ups and after repeated use, as well as resolving reasonable doubt in his favor.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine (neck disability), Lower back strain, Right upper extremity radiculopathy, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy, Left lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2025
- Citation
- 25013257
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