Partly granted
The Veteran's service-connected radiculopathy of the right and left upper extremities were granted increased ratings to 40 percent and 30 percent, respectively, effective May 1, 2023. The Veteran is also eligible for DEA benefits from May 3, 2022.
The deciding factor: The July 2023 VA examination findings of moderate incomplete paralysis supported the increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Radiculopathy affecting the right (major) upper extremity, Radiculopathy affecting the left (minor) upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25009233
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