The veteran's residuals of laceration, muscle group VIII, right with ulnar nerve palsy are rated at 40 percent. The RO also granted service connection for left wrist and right elbow pain as secondary to the service-connected right arm injury.
The deciding factor: The VA examination confirmed that the veteran has severe incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve in his right hand, warranting a 40% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8516. The RO also granted service connection for left wrist and right elbow pain as secondary to the service-connected right arm injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of laceration, muscle group VIII, right, Left wrist pain, Right elbow pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0103011
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- Granted
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