The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected disabilities were denied. The left ulnar neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as the arthritis of the left elbow, do not warrant a higher rating under applicable VA regulations. The right shoulder condition is also rated at its maximum allowable level.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions are already rated at their highest levels based on the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic left ulnar neuropathy with superimposed carpal tunnel syndrome, Post-traumatic arthritis of the left elbow, Adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0712375
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his adhesive capsulitis of the right and left shoulders, as well as his claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's left elbow disability, involving Muscle Group VI, has been manifested by limitation of elbow motion with evidence of in-service treatment for a left humerus fracture. The disability causes no more than moderately severe impairment and does not warrant an increased rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5201 for limitation of motion. The Board found that his disability effectively results in a limitation of motion to no more than 25 degrees from his side.
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