The Veteran's bilateral hand neuropathic symptoms have been rated as 10 percent disabling, and his bilateral upper extremity tremors have not resulted in mild, incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group (5th and 6th cervicals).,Based on VA examinations and medical records, the Veteran's right and left hand neuropathic symptoms are currently evaluated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's neurological findings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms have been consistently mild.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Neuropathic Symptoms, Left Hand Neuropathic Symptoms, Right Upper Extremity Tremors, Left Upper Extremity Tremors
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 28, 2016
- Citation
- 1638408
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