Partly granted
The veteran was granted a 60% rating for radiculopathy of the right upper extremity but denied higher ratings for lumbar spine disability, cervical spine scar, and right-hand scar. The issue of a higher rating for cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) was remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and medical evidence provided during VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), lumbar strain, cervical spine scar, right-hand scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25001189
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