The Veteran's service-connected residuals of thrombosis, TIA or cerebral infarction (claimed as stroke) manifesting by weakness and tremor of the right upper extremity are rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right upper extremity weakness and tremor were found to be severe incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve, warranting a 40% disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Thrombosis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Cerebral Infarction (Stroke)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2026
- Citation
- A26035892
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