The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for ulnar neuropathy and paresthesia of the right hand was denied as his symptoms did not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to June 26, 2008 or in excess of 30 percent from that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability was found to be most appropriately described as mild prior to June 26, 2008 and moderate from that date, which did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- ulnar neuropathy, paresthesia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1120191
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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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