The Veteran's right upper extremity disability was rated at 40 percent from October 1, 2009 to September 29, 2014. The Board denied a higher rating for this period.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran’s symptoms more closely approximated moderate incomplete paralysis of the radial, median, ulnar, and lower radicular nerves, which warranted a maximum rating equal to moderate incomplete paralysis under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity disability, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Migraines
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18139752
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified a contradiction in the AOJ's determinations regarding the Veteran's need for aid and assistance, which requires clarification. The remanded issues are entitlement to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another and on the basis of statutory housebound status.
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