Granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for radiculopathy in the left upper extremity was granted, with a 40% rating assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed severe incomplete paralysis during flare-ups, warranting the 40% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- radiculopathy, left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25002932
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