The Veteran's right ulnar neuropathy is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent since December 2, 2009. The Veteran's limitation of flexion and impairment of supination and/or pronation of the forearm are both rated at their maximum schedular ratings of 30 percent each. The Veteran's recurrent laryngeal papilloma is currently rated as 30 percent disabling since February 29, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ulnar neuropathy has been rated under the appropriate diagnostic code and meets the criteria for a maximum schedular rating of 50 percent. The limitation of flexion and impairment of supination and/or pronation of the forearm are both rated at their maximum schedular ratings of 30 percent each.
- Claimed conditions
- Ulnar Neuropathy, Right Elbow/Forearm Disability (Osteoarthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1614667
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