The Veteran's right forearm disability was initially rated as 10 percent disabling prior to June 7, 2011. As of that date, the rating was increased to 20 percent.,Effective June 7, 2011, the Veteran is entitled to a 20 percent rating for his right forearm disability.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's condition warranted a higher rating as of June 7, 2011, based on current assessments.
- Claimed conditions
- Foreign body injury, Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 4, 2012
- Citation
- 1216182
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the Veteran is not in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months due to his conditions, and thus denied eligibility for PCAFC enrollment.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's eligibility for a higher-level stipend (Level 2) in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is granted due to his significant limitations and need for personal care services, including assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's application for PCAFC enrollment was denied due to a lack of evidence and legal deficiencies in the decision. The Board has ordered remand to obtain additional medical records, correct notification issues, and provide a new medical determination based on all relevant evidence.
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