The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his right wrist injury with sensory nerve damage and carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as a claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hiatal hernia. The RO found that the veteran's conditions did not warrant higher ratings based on their current manifestations.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's right wrist injury with sensory nerve damage and carpal tunnel syndrome, currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling, do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation due to minimal weakness of grip in comparison to the left hand. The hiatal hernia has not been shown to cause significant symptoms such as pyrosis, dysphagia, or regurgitation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist injury with sensory nerve damage, Carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0202139
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What this means for you
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