The Veteran's complex regional pain syndrome right upper extremity type 2, claimed as right hand injury, results in severe incomplete neurological impairment and is granted a 50% disability evaluation.
The deciding factor: Severe incomplete paralysis of the radial nerve in the major extremity was found based on objective findings of muscle strength of 0/5 for elbow flexion, and 0/5 for elbow extension, wrist flexion, wrist extension, and grip. The Veteran's symptoms included severe constant pain, severe paresthesias/dysesthesias, and severe numbness.
- Claimed conditions
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Right Upper Extremity Type 2 (claimed as Right Hand Injury), Lichen Planus with Secondary Folliculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19182715
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for myasthenia gravis based on the Veteran's exposure to hazardous substances during his military service.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.