The Board granted service connection for migraine headaches and lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, as well as a 20% rating for cervical spine degenerative arthritis. The claims for increased ratings for upper extremity radiculopathy were denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and their impact on daily functioning, with evidence supporting moderate incomplete paralysis in the Veteran's hands but not severe enough to warrant higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative arthritis, migraine headaches, lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, left lower extremity radiculopathy (secondary to lumbar spine degenerative arthritis), right upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25044032
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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