The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right ulnar nerve neuropathy, finding that the condition was not aggravated by service and existed prior to entry.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's pre-existing ulnar nerve neuropathy was not aggravated during his service due to a lack of in-service injury or exacerbation. The condition was noted at induction and related to previous trauma, not an in-service event.
- Claimed conditions
- right ulnar nerve neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0906864
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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