The Veteran's initial ratings for Cubital Tunnel Syndrome of the right and left upper extremities were granted, with a rating in excess of 10 percent for each side prior to August 27, 2015. The effective date was set at August 27, 2015. Ratings in excess of 30 percent or 20 percent are denied for the right and left upper extremities respectively.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have remained consistent throughout the appeal period, with moderate intermittent pain, paresthesias, and numbness reported bilaterally.
- Claimed conditions
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19197064
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