The Board found that the veteran's service-connected residuals of thoracic outlet syndrome did not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 10 percent assigned.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed mild incomplete paralysis of the median nerve in the right shoulder, which did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA disability evaluation guidelines.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2004
- Citation
- 0415876
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome and service, as well as its connection to her service-connected GERD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right shoulder conditions. The VA will need to obtain additional treatment records and provide an updated opinion from a clinician.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for service connection for thoracic outlet syndrome, left side was denied. The appeal regarding initial disability ratings for lumbosacral spine disability in excess of the assigned percentages prior to July 1, 2009; from July 1, 2009; and from April 22, 2022, was also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claim for additional development due to a need for an addendum medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome is related to her service.
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