Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for higher initial disability ratings for right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, finding that the symptoms approximated no more than moderate incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 40 percent for the right upper extremity or 30 percent for the left upper extremity under DC 8512, as they were found to be consistent with 'moderate' incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102151
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