The Veteran's right forearm tendinopathy and hypersomnia have been denied as service-connected disabilities, with the rating for right forearm tendinopathy remaining at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any additional functional loss or range of motion due to pain, weakness, fatigue, incoordination, or other factors during flare-ups or repetitive use. The Veteran's symptoms were found to be consistent with the current rating criteria for right forearm tendinopathy.
- Claimed conditions
- Right forearm tendinopathy, Hypersomnia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2020
- Citation
- 20053599
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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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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require him to be in need of regular aid and attendance, as he is unable to perform daily activities without assistance due to his multiple conditions.
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