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The Board denied higher ratings for cervical spinal stenosis and PTSD, dismissed the appeal for right lower extremity radiculopathy as moot, and remanded decisions on GERD and hypertension. The claim for an earlier effective date for right upper extremity radiculopathy was also denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and applicable laws and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spinal stenosis, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), right lower extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000288
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