The Veteran's earlier effective date for a 20% rating for left ulnar neuritis is granted.,The Veteran's earlier effective date for service connection at a 20% rating for left biceps limitation of pronation is granted.,The Veteran's earlier effective date for service connection at a noncompensable rating for left biceps limitation of extension is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found it was factually ascertainable that the Veteran experienced the same severity of symptoms described in the May 2021 examination since June 28, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- left ulnar neuritis, left biceps limitation of pronation, left biceps limitation of extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24045856
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Granted
Service connection is granted for left ankle arthritis, right elbow condition, and left elbow condition.,Service connection is granted for left ulnar neuritis. Service connection is denied for left rib condition.,Service connection is granted for lumbar spine condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including an addendum VA examination to address the severity of his left elbow degenerative arthritis and other service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his service-connected left ulnar neuritis and TDIU, finding that the evidence did not support an increased rating or a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome and left ulnar neuritis are rated at a 40 percent disability rating, the highest available under the rating schedule. The condition is characterized by severe incomplete paralysis of the median nerve in the minor hand.
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