The Veteran's left cubital tunnel syndrome was manifested by intermittent numbness and paresthesias without paralysis of the ulnar nerve prior to March 11, 2015.,As of March 11, 2015, the Veteran's left cubital tunnel syndrome was manifested at worst by mild incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any paralysis of the ulnar nerve for the entire appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Left cubital tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1704612
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment, as he is able to perform sedentary work and has a history of working in various occupations.
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