The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy, to include ulnar nerve neuropathy, was granted an increased rating of 20 percent as of July 20, 2018.,A rating in excess of 40 percent for the same condition is denied as of September 7, 2022.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right upper extremity radiculopathy was manifested with symptoms comparable to incomplete paralysis of all radicular groups with an overall severity that was no more than mild in nature as of July 20, 2018.,As of September 7, 2022, the Veteran's condition has been manifested with symptoms comparable to incomplete paralysis of all radicular groups with an overall severity that is no more than moderate in nature.
- Claimed conditions
- ulnar neuropathy, right upper extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23025265
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