The Veteran's right and left hand pain are granted increased ratings, while his PTSD is denied an initial rating in excess of 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms for both hands were found to be consistent with mild and moderate incomplete paralysis under DC 8515, warranting the assigned ratings. For PTSD, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his symptoms did not demonstrate significant occupational and social impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Pain in right hand, Pain in left hand, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26022712
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