The Veteran's right upper extremity weakness is currently rated at 20 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating as there is no indication of moderate incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The nerve conduction studies are normal and do not support a finding of moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2014
- Citation
- 1415820
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What this means for you
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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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