The Board finds that the Veteran's right upper extremity neurological disability, more closely approximates moderate incomplete paralysis of the major (dominant) lower radicular group. Therefore, a higher initial 40 percent rating is granted.
The deciding factor: The January 2016 VA examination indicated mild incomplete paralysis of the lower radicular group affecting the right hand, which aligns with the criteria for a 40 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 8512.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity neurological disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 9, 2016
- Citation
- 1623185
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