Partly granted
The veteran's disability rating for IVDS of the cervical spine was restored to 20 percent. Service connection was granted for left and right upper extremity radiculopathy. Other issues were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the reduction in the veteran's disability rating was not proper based on the evidence available.
- Claimed conditions
- intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the cervical spine, left upper extremity radiculopathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy, obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension, headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003121
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