The Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome is rated at 30 percent since May 29, 2018. The Board also granted a TDIU prior to April 23, 2018.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supported the need for a higher rating based on moderate incomplete paralysis of the left upper extremity and the Veteran's unemployability due to her service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19195140
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What this means for you
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