Nerve pain affecting the ulnar nerve, which may cause sharp or burning pain in the ring and little fingers.
Because neuralgia of the ulnar nerve is capped at the mild to moderate range, evidence that shows the nature and extent of your sensory symptoms is most relevant. Medical records documenting pain, tingling, or numbness along the ulnar nerve distribution — the ring finger, little finger, and the inner forearm — support the diagnosis. Nerve conduction studies or electromyography results that show sensory nerve involvement, rather than motor loss, help confirm the sensory character of the condition and distinguish it from paralysis.
For a moderate rating, records showing that sensory symptoms noticeably limit function — such as difficulty gripping, handling objects, or performing fine motor tasks — are helpful. For a mild rating, records reflecting intermittent or less limiting sensory complaints are relevant. Statements from you or people who know you describing how pain or numbness affects daily tasks, work duties, or sleep can help show functional impact. Examination findings noting the absence of the muscle wasting or finger-deformity signs associated with motor paralysis also help clarify that the condition is sensory in nature.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
