The Veteran's radiculopathy, left upper (minor) and right upper (major) extremities were granted increased disability ratings of 30 percent and 40 percent respectively, as well as individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate incomplete paralysis for both the minor and major extremities, which was more analogous to a 30% and 40% rating respectively. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities also precluded him from all forms of substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy, left upper (minor) extremity, Radiculopathy, right upper (major) extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25052027
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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