The Veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the right elbow associated with arthritis is now rated at 50 percent, effective from May 3, 2016. The left elbow ulnar neuropathy associated with tendonitis remains at a 40 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on May 3, 2016, found the Veteran's right elbow ulnar neuropathy to be severe and rated accordingly at 50 percent effective from May 3, 2016. The left elbow condition was also rated at 40 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Ulnar neuropathy, Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18101735
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Denied
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