The Board has granted increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected radial, median, and ulnar nerve neuropathy of the bilateral upper extremities to 40 percent each. SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance of another person is also granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found moderate incomplete paralysis of the bilateral radial, median, and ulnar nerves, which aligns with the required rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Radial nerve neuropathy, Median nerve neuropathy, Ulnar nerve neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2023
- Citation
- A23036318
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