The Veteran's right forearm disability is currently rated at 40 percent, the maximum rating available under DC 8516 for incomplete severe paralysis of the ulnar nerve. The Board finds that his current condition does not warrant a higher rating as there is no evidence of complete paralysis or any other compensable manifestations.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records do not support the presence of complete paralysis, which would be required to grant a higher rating under DC 8516. The Veteran's symptoms are consistent with incomplete severe paralysis but do not meet the criteria for complete paralysis as defined by the regulation.
- Claimed conditions
- laceration injury, right forearm, damage to ulnar nerve, post-operative neuropathy, loss of function of ulnar nerve, residual scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2014
- Citation
- 1405256
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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