The veteran's right radial nerve palsy is rated at the highest possible rating, and other residuals of SFW are also granted. The left chest condition meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right radial nerve palsy was found to be productive of severe incomplete paralysis, warranting the highest possible rating (50%). Other residuals of SFW were rated at 10% due to their severity. The left chest condition met the criteria for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right radial nerve palsy, Healed fracture of the ulna with some deformity and retained metallic bodies, Residuals of SFW of the right foot, Residuals of SFW of the left clavicle, Residuals of SFW of the left chest, Residuals of arteriovenous fistula of the left axillary artery and vein, Residuals of SFW of the right shoulder and neck
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- August 13, 2003
- Citation
- 0320130
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