The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the right upper extremity have been granted increased ratings, with a combined evaluation for muscle groups V and VI since January 11, 2018, at 50 percent. The rating for median nerve injury remains at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of gunshot wound to the right upper extremity have consistently demonstrated one or more cardinal signs and symptoms of muscle disability in muscle groups V and VI, with measurable atrophy and visible muscle atrophy since January 11, 2018. The median nerve injury has been evaluated as moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle injury to muscle groups V and VI, Median nerve injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2018
- Citation
- 18142879
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