The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left upper extremity brachial plexopathy is denied, while his other specified trauma and stressor-related disorder is granted a 70 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's brachial plexopathy more nearly approximated complete paralysis of any one neurological group or all radicular groups at any point during the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Brachial Plexopathy, Other Specified Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2026
- Citation
- A26021176
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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