The Board has granted service connection for right ulnar sensory axonal neuropathy above the elbow and right shoulder disabilities, finding that these conditions are related to service. The claims for right ankle disability, overactive bladder condition, and initial compensable rating for right forearm tendonitis have been dismissed.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show diagnoses of thoracic outlet syndrome during service which is considered a direct service connection case as the Veteran's current ulnar sensory axonal neuropathy above the elbow is found to be related to this pre-existing condition.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right ulnar sensory axonal neuropathy above the elbow","diagnosis_date":null,"diagnosis_source":"VA peripheral nerve examination in February 2012 and April 2019 VA examination"}, {"condition_name":"Right shoulder dislocation","diagnosis_date":null,"diagnosis_source":"Service treatment records showing diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome during service"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19144252
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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