The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a left-hand injury, which resulted in moderate incomplete paralysis of the minor ulnar nerve, warrant a 20 percent disability evaluation.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence shows continued complaints of left hand and finger numbness, atrophy, and weakness, along with reduced grip strength. The most recent clinical data confirms evidence of sensory deficit over the palmar aspect of the left hand and little and ring fingers.
- Claimed conditions
- left-hand injury, ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2000
- Citation
- 0006131
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0006131.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's claim for a higher rating for ulnar neuropathy of the right upper extremity should be remanded due to incomplete evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for a left-hand injury and a low back condition due to incomplete records and inadequate medical opinions.
- Granted
The Veteran's left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, along with ulnar neuropathy, are rated at 30% since March 1, 2012.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for left-hand skin condition, right-hand skin condition, left-hand injury, and right-hand injury. The low back injury is also considered service-connected based on direct evidence.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.