The Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy is rated at 10 percent, the lowest available rating. The Board found that his condition does not warrant a higher rating as it only manifests as mild incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner provided more probative evidence than the VA treatment records or the Veteran’s lay statements in determining the severity of the Veteran's right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, which was rated at 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19156008
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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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