The veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The RO assigned a 20 percent rating for residuals of a left olecranon nerve transplant and a 10 percent rating for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand, both effective from January 26, 2001.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an increased rating beyond the currently assigned ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left olecranon nerve transplant, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2005
- Citation
- 0530679
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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