The Board has determined that the Veteran's right wrist drop, right hand weakness, and right shoulder weakness are related to his service. The Veteran's right arm disability is also considered secondary to these conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's right arm atrophy was caused by his right wrist drop and right hand weakness.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist drop, Right hand weakness, Right shoulder weakness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2016
- Citation
- 1630198
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What this means for you
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