The Board found that the veteran's current left elbow numbness and ulnar nerve entrapment are not due to VA treatment or negligence, thus denying his claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any negligence on the part of VA in providing the surgery, nor was there evidence showing that the veteran's current symptoms were caused by the surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- left elbow numbness, left ulnar nerve entrapment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2002
- Citation
- 0214303
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for left ulnar nerve entrapment for a VA examination.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for post-operative residuals, left ulnar nerve entrapment surgery, effective October 17, 2017. The Veteran's symptoms are severe enough to warrant this higher rating.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right ulnar nerve entrapment and remanded the issues of left hand disorder, bilateral wrist radiculopathy, and left ulnar nerve entrapment.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to outstanding medical records and examination needs.
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