The Board granted earlier effective dates and increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with spinal fusion, right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and coronary artery disease.
The deciding factor: The need for regular aid and attendance was established based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his coronary artery disease and status post coronary artery bypass graft.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with spinal fusion, Right upper extremity radiculopathy of the upper radicular group, Left upper extremity radiculopathy of the upper radicular group, Left upper extremity radiculopathy of the middle radicular group, Left upper extremity radiculopathy of the lower radicular group, Coronary artery disease and status post coronary artery bypass graft
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25051091
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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