The veteran's right arm disability was initially evaluated as noncompensable and later increased to 10 percent effective January 14, 2002. The claim for an earlier effective date is granted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right arm disability resulted in mild decrease in strength but no more than severe incomplete paralysis, warranting a 10% evaluation from January 14, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- Right arm numbness, Right arm weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 30, 2004
- Citation
- 0427165
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