The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right ulnar neuropathy and right elbow fracture residuals were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for higher disability ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The April 2005 VA examination found that the Veteran's right ulnar neuropathy was manifested by mild incomplete paralysis, which does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent. For his right elbow fracture residuals, he did not meet or nearly approximate the criteria for higher disability ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5206 and 5207.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ulnar neuropathy, Right elbow fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2009
- Citation
- 0940814
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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