The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left ulnar nerve compression, right and left wrist tendinitis, and left shoulder rotator cuff syndrome. The current ratings of 30 percent for left ulnar nerve compression and 10 percent each for right and left wrist tendinitis are maintained.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate the presence of complete paralysis of the ulnar nerve or any deformity that would qualify for a higher rating. The current ratings were found to be appropriate based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic acquired low back disability, Left shoulder rotator cuff syndrome, Left ulnar nerve compression, Tendinitis of the left (minor) wrist, Tendinitis of the right (major) wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0611729
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues related to cervical spine, lumbar spine, ulnar nerve compression, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve impairment of the left lower extremity, and right knee disabilities. The appeal for service connection for a right ankle disorder was also withdrawn.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that there is no current disability of the right hand.,There is a current diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the left fifth metacarpal phalangeal joint, but it did not have its onset in service and is not otherwise related to service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left shoulder rotator cuff syndrome and the extension of a temporary total rating beyond October 31, 2010 based on postoperative convalescence were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of more than 20% disability for the shoulder at any time during the appeal period.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
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