The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. He is currently receiving a 10% rating for his residuals of left index finger injury.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence of right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, but the veteran reported symptoms consistent with this condition in service. The calcaneal spurs are painful and cause daily heel pain, warranting a 10% evaluation. The left index finger injury is rated based on ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Left Index Finger Injury with Tendon Rupture and Ankylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0024458
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, GERD, shoulder, hand, and knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to September 26, 2025.
- Denied
The Veteran's right hand and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome were rated at 20 percent from December 1, 2014 to January 17, 2022. The Board found that these conditions did not warrant a higher rating during this period.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome were denied as his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right arm disability and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to lack of evidence linking current disabilities to service.
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