The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected disabilities have been granted, with the exception of the evaluation for coronary artery disease. The left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome are each rated at 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively, effective from June 26, 1995. The veteran's lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow is rated at 10 percent, sinusitis at 10 percent, left knee disorder at direct service connection, low back disorder at direct service connection, and gastritis at direct service connection.
The deciding factor: The evaluations were based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms as determined by VA examinations and medical records. The coronary artery disease was rated under revised criteria due to changes in diagnostic codes for cardiovascular disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, Right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, Coronary artery disease (status post bypass graft and myocardial infarction), Lateral epicondylitis of the right elbow, Sinusitis, Left knee disorder, Low back disorder, Gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0002700
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