The Board has granted initial 10 percent ratings for bilateral ulnar neuropathy of the upper extremities, finding that the Veteran's disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria for a mild incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerves.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided evidence consistent with mild incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerves in both hands, warranting a 10 percent rating under DC 8616.
- Claimed conditions
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2014
- Citation
- 1413508
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