The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left upper extremity cubital tunnel syndrome was granted, with a 20% rating effective from January 1, 2022. The claim for the left elbow scar received a 10% rating based on pain.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms of pain and numbness in her left arm were more consistent with moderate incomplete paralysis rather than severe or complete paralysis.
- Claimed conditions
- Cubital tunnel syndrome, Left upper extremity cubital tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24076921
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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