The Board denied increased ratings for radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, residuals of a prosthetic replacement of the left shoulder joint, and a left upper extremity scar.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show severe incomplete paralysis or other symptoms that would warrant higher ratings for any of the conditions on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy, left upper extremity, Residuals of a prosthetic replacement of the left shoulder joint, Left upper extremity scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045778
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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