The Veteran's right arm ulnar neuropathy is granted an evaluation of 30 percent, but no higher. The Veteran's right little finger disability is denied a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports moderate incomplete paralysis for the right arm ulnar neuropathy, warranting a 30 percent rating, while there is no significant limitation in motion or other symptoms to support a compensable rating for the right little finger disability.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, dislocation of DIP, right hand 5th finger with strain, limitation of extension (right little finger disability), right arm ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010798
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,017 · Granted: 36% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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