The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an evaluation in excess of 10 percent from January 1, 2000 to March 25, 2008 and assigned a 20 percent rating thereafter.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence supported a finding of mild incomplete paralysis for the entire period considered.
- Claimed conditions
- fibrous histiocytoma, nerve pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19129521
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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