Granted
The Board granted restoration of the 30% rating for IVDS with degenerative arthritis, spondylosis, and cervical strain, as well as the 30% and 40% ratings for left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, respectively. Service connection for a lumbar spine disorder was denied.
The deciding factor: The reduction in ratings was improper because there was no improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Syndrome (IVDS) with degenerative arthritis of the spine, spondylosis, and cervical strain, Lumbar spine disorder (lumbosacral strain with degenerative joint disease), Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Right upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25095112
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