Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 8510
Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) Secondary to Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder)
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) when it develops after Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder).
Why Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) Is Linked to Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder)
Associated nerve damage from instability
Primary condition · VASRD 5210
Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder)
A flail shoulder means your upper arm has no stability or motion due to severe joint damage.
Secondary condition · VASRD 8510
Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)
Damage to the upper nerves in the shoulder, affecting arm and neck movement.
Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder) — severity of Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
80% Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder) + 30% Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) = 86%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 80% and 30% combine to 86%, not 110%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) Secondary Claim
- •MRI and nerve conduction studies confirming the location and severity of the nerve damage.
- •Functional mobility tests documenting shoulder and arm function.
Common questions about Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) secondary to Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder)
- Can Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) be service-connected as secondary to Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder)?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Associated nerve damage from instability You'll need a current Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your servic…
- What VA rating can I get for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) as a secondary condition?
- Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 8510 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 70%, 40%, 20%, 20%. The rating depends on the severity of Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) itself, not on the severity of Impairment of the Humerus (…
- How does a secondary Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 80% rating for Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder) combined with a 30% rating for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) (example figures) produces a combined rating of 86%, not 110%. Approving Upper Radicular Group…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) as secondary to Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder)?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) diagnosis includes: MRI and nerve conduction studies confirming the location and severity of the nerve damage.; Functional mobility tests documenting shoulder and arm function.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provide…
Primary condition
Full Impairment of the Humerus (Flail Shoulder) guide
Secondary condition
Full Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) guide
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