The Board found that the assignment of an initial 30 percent evaluation for ulnar nerve pathology of the right elbow was proper, and denied a higher initial evaluation. A separate 10 percent evaluation for a painful and tender scar of the right medial epicondyle from the effective date of service connection has been granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's ulnar nerve pathology did not warrant an increased rating as his symptoms were consistent with moderate incomplete paralysis, which was already reflected in the initial 30 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- ulnar nerve pathology of the right elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 15, 2003
- Citation
- 0323938
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The Veteran's increased rating for ulnar nerve pathology of the right elbow was granted, with a 40% disability rating effective September 29, 2010.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Denied
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