The veteran's right hand disability has been rated as 50 percent disabling based on incomplete paralysis of the median nerve. The rating is granted.,The veteran's right ankle disability was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a greater than 20 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right hand disability has been rated as 50 percent disabling based on incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, which is more severe than the currently assigned 30 percent rating.,The veteran's right ankle disability did not meet the criteria for a greater than 20 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Low Back, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hips, Residuals of a Right Knee Injury, Residuals of a Right Hand Crush Injury, Residuals of a Right Ankle Injury, Temporary Total Disability Evaluation for Convalescence (August 10, 1999 - October 7, 1999), Total Rating for Compensation Purposes Based on Individual Unemployability (unknown)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2002
- Citation
- 0203196
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for degenerative joint disease of the low back and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), finding that both conditions are related to the Veteran's active duty service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's low back disability is remanded for further medical guidance to determine if it is related to his active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examinations conducted in connection with these claims were inadequate and remanded for further development. The Veteran's hip, shoulder, and cervical spine disabilities are being reviewed again to determine their severity since October 1, 2002.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IHD, right ankle injury residuals, DMII, CTS, and a noncompensable wrist scar, have precluded him from securing or following substantial gainful employment since January 1, 2011. A TDIU is granted effective from that date.
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