The Board denied an increased evaluation for residuals of a gunshot wound of the right elbow and humerus with nerve damage to all radicular nerve groups, and medial and ulnar nerves. The claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the right hand was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show complete paralysis of any radicular nerve group or significant impairment of function in the right hand that would meet the criteria for a higher evaluation or 'loss of use' as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound of the right elbow and humerus, medial and ulnar nerve damage
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 27, 2000
- Citation
- 0019710
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