The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date and higher ratings was denied, but a 70% rating for PTSD from September 26, 2021, to September 25, 2022, was granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increase in disability prior to the claim date or a higher rating for the conditions mentioned.

Claimed conditions

right upper extremity cervical radiculopathy with carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, intervertebral disc syndrome, and osteoarthritis status post discectomy, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

70%

Decision date

January 24, 2025

Citation

A25006564

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