The Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome of the left upper extremity is characterized by intermittent pain and numbness, resulting in mild incomplete paralysis. His left elbow disability is characterized by intermittent pain without loss of strength or range of motion. The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for both conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome resulted in mild incomplete paralysis, warranting a 20% rating under DC 8510. His left elbow disability was found to be secondary to his thoracic outlet syndrome and did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on additional functional loss or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome of the Left Upper Extremity, Left Elbow Disability (presumed to be secondary to thoracic outlet syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 9, 2010
- Citation
- 1033852
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