The Board has determined that the veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the left hand does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as it is currently productive of no more than moderate impairment. A separate evaluation of 10 percent for superficial and painful scarring on the left hand is granted.
The deciding factor: The disability picture at issue reflects only moderate incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8516.
- Claimed conditions
- ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2004
- Citation
- 0412467
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right and left hand condition (diagnosed as ulnar neuropathy) to obtain an additional medical opinion.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a nerve disability affecting the left upper extremity to obtain an addendum opinion addressing its etiology.
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