The Veteran's left brachial plexus neuropathy has been rated at 20 percent since October 1995. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating prior to September 17, 2012 and denied an increased rating thereafter.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in November 2006 showed mild incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group with no significant atrophy or weakness, but the Veteran reported worsening symptoms. The Board found that these findings did not warrant a higher rating prior to September 17, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- left brachial plexus neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 20, 2013
- Citation
- 1316499
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a DRO hearing and for new VA examinations to assess the current state of his service-connected disabilities. The case will be returned to the Board after these actions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the current severity and impairment of the service-connected left brachial plexus neuropathy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his service-connected left brachial plexus neuropathy is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA outpatient treatment records and medical records from Social Security Administration.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left brachial plexus neuropathy is being remanded due to allegations of worsening disability and the need for additional VA examination.
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