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Would 70-90% sensory loss(radial nerve in wrist) be considered a diability?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Radial Neuropathy: Sensory loss from the radial nerve is considered an impairment. It is only a disability if it prevents you from being able to do a job or participate in society. Numbness by itself is almost never a disability as it rarely effects function.

Answered 12/27/2012

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