The Veteran's right ulnar nerve disability, as a residual of a dislocated right elbow, is rated at 40 percent disabling. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The June 2015 VA examiner determined the Veteran had moderate incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve and mild cervical radiculopathy, with the majority of symptoms related to the ulnar nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Incomplete paralysis of the right ulnar nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2017
- Citation
- 1737301
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