The Veteran's service-connected above elbow amputation right upper extremity and left wrist disabilities manifest with the effective loss of two upper extremities, thus granting eligibility for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and adaptive equipment.
The deciding factor: Based on the evidence of record and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, it was determined that he has lost use of both upper extremities, meeting the criteria for financial assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- above elbow amputation right upper extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome left wrist associated with above elbow amputation, left shoulder arthritis, left wrist arthritis, left wrist scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25046784
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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