The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his incomplete paralysis, median nerve, left hand disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate complete paralysis to warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8515. Additionally, the veteran's claim for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing due to loss or use of one lower extremity and associated disabilities was also denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show complete paralysis of the left hand as required for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Incomplete paralysis, median nerve, left hand, Degenerative joint disease, left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2005
- Citation
- 0523535
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