The Board has determined that the Veteran's right arm condition, specifically ulnar neuropathy at the elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome), is related to his military service and grants service connection for this disability.
The deciding factor: The expert opinion concluded that it was more likely than not that the Veteran's ulnar neuropathy was related to his active duty military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Arm Condition, Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow (Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1221850
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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