The Board has granted a 70 percent rating for the service-connected ulnar neuropathy of the left hand, which is currently at its highest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 8516. The Veteran's symptoms and functional impairment are considered to be equivalent to loss of use of the left hand, warranting this higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's service-connected ulnar neuropathy has resulted in significant functional impairment, including loss of strength and use of his left hand, which is consistent with 'loss of use' as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- ulnar neuropathy of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1011498
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for ulnar neuropathy of the left and right hands due to incomplete information in prior VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appellant has withdrawn their appeal, resulting in the dismissal of this case.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected median and ulnar neuropathy of the left hand does not warrant a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent.
- Whole decision: Denied
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