The RO reduced the veteran's convalescent rating from 100% to 80%, effective October 1, 1948. The decision is final as the veteran did not appeal within one year.
The deciding factor: The reduction was based on subsequent VA examinations indicating that the veteran's disabilities were less disabling than initially determined.
- Claimed conditions
- Gunshot wound of right forearm with fracture and nonunion of ulna, Incomplete paralysis of the right ulnar nerve, Gunshot wound of the right upper arm, Gunshot wound of the right leg with fracture of tibia, Gunshot wound, right thigh, Gunshot wound, right extrinsic muscles of shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2000
- Citation
- 0032849
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his cervical spine disability and bilateral ulnar neuropathy due to outstanding VA treatment records, a need for additional medical opinions, and incomplete information.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, incomplete paralysis of the right ulnar nerve, and incomplete paralysis of the left ulnar nerve due to outstanding VA treatment records and authorization for private treatment records.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ulnar nerve disability, as a residual of a dislocated right elbow, is rated at 40 percent disabling. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.
- Denied
The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected right hand disorder, currently rated at 40 percent.
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