The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The neuropathy in her right upper extremity is currently rated at 10 percent, which was less than the maximum available rating under DC 8516. Her right shoulder disorder and fibrous mass excision to the right breast are not related to active duty service.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any paralysis or severe impairment of the nerves involved in the Veteran's right upper extremity, which is required for a higher rating under DCs 8517 and 8518. The neuropathy was rated based on incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy in the Right Upper Extremity, Right Shoulder Disorder, Fibrous Mass Excision to the Right Breast
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2012
- Citation
- 1212928
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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