The Board found that the Veteran's right ulnar neuropathy has been manifested by moderate incomplete paralysis from January 23, 2004 to the present day; severe or complete paralysis of the right ulnar nerve is not shown. Therefore, an initial disability rating greater than 30 percent for right ulnar neuropathy has not been met.
The deciding factor: The December 2012 VA examiner classified the Veteran's ulnar neuropathy as one involving only 'moderate incomplete paralysis' of the ulnar nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1335875
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