Partly granted
The veteran's increased rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy to 70% and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance were granted. Other issues related to muscle and shoulder disabilities, as well as cervical spine disability, were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing severe incomplete paralysis of the veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy and the need for regular aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right upper extremity (RUE) radiculopathy, cervical spine intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), right chest muscle disability, right trapezoid muscle disability, right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25006052
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