The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for neuritis of the left supra-orbital nerve was denied. The Board also found that a separate rating for a neurological impairment of the left arm is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran’s neuritis was productive of severe economic inadaptability, and his lay statements were outweighed by the VA examiners' opinions regarding his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- Neuritis, Left arm neurological impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20011252
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded to obtain a VA examination and additional development of the record.
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