The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and effective dates was denied. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for an initial increased rating in excess of 10 percent for right upper extremity ulnar neuropathy, nor does he meet the criteria for a compensable rating for right elbow scars.,Effective date claims were also denied as there was no formal or informal claim received prior to August 4, 2014 involving service connection for either condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's right upper extremity ulnar neuropathy resulted in moderate incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve, which would warrant a higher rating. The Veteran had normal reflexes and sensory examination results throughout the appeal period.,For right elbow scars, the evidence showed no area or areas of at least 6 square inches but less than 12 square inches, nor did they meet the criteria for burn scars or scars due to other causes, not of the head, face, or neck, that were superficial and nonlinear when the area or areas measured 144 square inches (929 square centimeters) or greater.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity ulnar neuropathy, Right elbow scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26011928
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