The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for sensory axonal neuropathy of the right ulnar nerve was denied. However, after further examination and clarification, his condition involving multiple radicular groups (ulnar, median, and musculospiral nerves) was rated at 40 percent effective December 18, 2014.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the Veteran's symptoms persisted since 2009 and involved multiple radicular groups, leading to a higher rating based on his current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- sensory axonal neuropathy, ulnar nerve entrapment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2016
- Citation
- 1619782
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