The veteran was granted a 40% rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy and a 30% rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy prior to October 28, 2022. The request for a higher rating for intervertebral disc syndrome of the cervical spine with spinal fusion was denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of symptoms and the criteria set forth in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

Claimed conditions

right upper extremity radiculopathy, left upper extremity radiculopathy, intervertebral disc syndrome of the cervical spine with spinal fusion

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 22, 2025

Citation

A25005294

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