Partly granted
The veteran's disability ratings for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and right upper extremity radiculopathy were restored to previous levels. The claim for an increased rating for a surgical scar was denied, as was the claim for service connection for bilateral hydroceles and varicoceles with left epididymal cyst due to lack of new evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the reductions in disability ratings were not supported by evidence of sustained improvement.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disease with spinal fusion, right upper extremity radiculopathy (all radicular groups), surgical scar, midline posterior neck, bilateral hydroceles and varicoceles with left epididymal cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2025
- Citation
- A25002102
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