The Board has granted service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome and determined the propriety of a 10 percent initial rating for ptosis of the left upper eyelid. The veteran's claim was reopened based on new evidence, leading to these determinations.
The deciding factor: The veteran presented credible testimony regarding her history of hand and wrist pain during service, which led to current carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Her ptosis is currently manifested by a pupil that is obscured one-half or more but not wholly obscured.
- Claimed conditions
- carpal tunnel syndrome, ptosis of left upper eyelid
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0016288
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What this means for you
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