The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his incomplete paralysis of the left ulnar nerve and residuals of shell fragment wound of the right arm, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any additional impairment warranting a higher rating than currently assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Incomplete paralysis of the left ulnar nerve, Residuals of shell fragment wound of the right arm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2005
- Citation
- 0530252
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings for his cervical spine disability and bilateral ulnar neuropathy due to outstanding VA treatment records, a need for additional medical opinions, and incomplete information.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability, incomplete paralysis of the right ulnar nerve, and incomplete paralysis of the left ulnar nerve due to outstanding VA treatment records and authorization for private treatment records.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his left arm disability, significantly impact his ability to obtain and maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board finds that the preponderance of evidence supports a finding for entitlement to a TDIU.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's peripheral neuropathy of the right median nerve and residuals of shell fragment wounds to his right arm and thigh are all rated at their current levels, with no changes in ratings. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted while others were denied.
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