Partly granted
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for cervical strain and lumbar strain were denied. The veteran was granted increased ratings for cervical radiculopathy in both the left and right upper extremities.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record, including VA examinations and diagnostic criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, cervical radiculopathy, left upper extremity, cervical radiculopathy, right upper extremity, lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25001040
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