Granted
The Board granted earlier effective dates for the assignment of disability ratings for cervical spine, radiculopathy, and right hip disabilities, as well as a later effective date for dermatophytosis.
The deciding factor: There was an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence indicating that the criteria for higher ratings were met from January 15, 2020, but not prior to August 24, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine with ulnar nerve entrapment, Right upper extremity radiculopathy, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Right hip osteoarthritis and thigh limitation of abduction, Right hip osteoarthritis and thigh limitation of extension, Dermatophytosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098885
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.