The Veteran's left ulnar nerve palsy was rated at 30 percent since May 2, 2007.
The deciding factor: Severe incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve in the left hand.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ulnar Nerve Palsy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 12, 2017
- Citation
- 1738362
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