The Veteran's service-connected right little finger disability and associated ulnar neuropathy did not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 11, 2020.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran was unable to work due to his service-connected disabilities, as he had other abilities and skills that allowed him to maintain employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right little finger disability, Ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 8, 2023
- Citation
- 23027291
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's ulnar neuropathy of the right and left upper extremities prior to January 14, 2016 was not shown to have manifested in more than mild incomplete paralysis. Therefore, initial disability ratings in excess of 10 percent are denied.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a right little finger disability and remanded the claim of service connection for a left shoulder disability due to incomplete records.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran was not unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation prior to January 1, 2017 due to his service-connected right little finger disability. The evidence showed he had multiple nonservice-connected disabilities and occasional right hand impairment but could still perform employment duties.
- Partly granted
The Board granted initial ratings for the Veteran's right thumb, index finger, and long finger disabilities, as well as a separate rating for his left thumb disability. The claims for increased ratings for the right ring and little fingers, and left ring and little fingers were denied.
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