The Board found that the Veteran's left ulnar nerve neuritis did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, as there was no evidence of complete paralysis or severe to moderate incomplete paralysis. The symptoms were considered mild and within the scope of the current 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ulnar nerve disability manifested primarily in sensory symptoms such as numbness, paresthesias, dysesthesias, and pain without motor impairment, which is consistent with a 10 percent rating for mild incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- left ulnar nerve neuritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2011
- Citation
- 1109849
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's left ulnar nerve neuritis was found to have manifested within one year of service, meeting the criteria for presumptive service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including a new VA examination and the acquisition of additional medical records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his service-connected left ulnar nerve neuritis is being remanded due to inadequate explanation and the need for additional evidence.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran's service-connected left ulnar nerve neuritis does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating, as it is currently rated at 30 percent. The condition does not result in complete paralysis of the minor upper extremity.
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