The Veteran's left arm tremor is granted a disability rating of 40 percent, but no higher, for the entire period on appeal. The Veteran is also granted a TDIU beginning May 26, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in relative equipoise as to whether the manifestations of the Veteran's left arm tremor have more nearly approximated severe incomplete paralysis of the median nerve for the entire period on appeal. The evidence also showed that the Veteran meets the schedular threshold for a TDIU beginning May 26, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Incomplete paralysis of the median nerve status post, posttraumatic tremor of the left arm and traumatic neuropathy of the left hand (left arm tremor), Right arm tremor, Contact dermatitis, Depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23000105
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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