Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, left and right upper extremity radiculopathy, as secondary to a service-connected lower back disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran's upper extremity radiculopathy was caused by his service-connected degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine. The Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran regarding the secondary nature of his cervical spine condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, manifested by symptoms of left arm numbness and pain, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, manifested by symptoms of left hand numbness and pain, Right upper extremity radiculopathy, manifested by symptoms of right hand numbness and pain
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097966
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