The veteran was granted a disability rating of 60 percent for peripheral neuropathy left hand from May 19, 2022, to September 18, 2023, but the effective date for service connection could not be earlier than September 8, 2022.
The deciding factor: The disability rating was granted based on severe incomplete paralysis of the left hand from May 19, 2022, to September 18, 2023, but an effective date prior to September 8, 2022, could not be established due to lack of evidence or timely appeals.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy left hand (also claimed as neurological tremors left arm and hand)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25044338
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for myasthenia gravis based on the Veteran's exposure to hazardous substances during his military service.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.