Partly granted
The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the cervical spine disability, a 30 percent rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy, and restored a 40 percent rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's cervical spine disability had forward flexion to 15 degrees or less during flare-ups, warranting a 40 percent rating. The left and right upper extremity radiculopathies were rated based on their severity and impact on function.
- Claimed conditions
- C6-C7 anterior discectomy with fusion repair and cervical spine osteoarthritis, Left upper extremity radiculopathy (middle radicular group), Right upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108551
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