For the period June 27, 2000 to May 10, 2005, the veteran's right wrist fracture was rated at 30 percent due to symptoms including pain and weakness.,Starting from May 11, 2005, a higher evaluation of greater than 30 percent for carpal tunnel syndrome associated with the right wrist fracture is warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right wrist disability has resulted in moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve and ankylosis of the wrist, which necessitates a rating above 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist fracture, Carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2006
- Citation
- 0608667
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,710 · Granted: 15% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right wrist fracture is manifested by painful motion but not ankylosis. The Board has granted a disability rating of 10 percent for the right wrist fracture.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's bilateral upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome has been granted service connection under the PACT Act, effective August 10, 2022. The initial increased ratings for right and left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome are also granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and carpal tunnel syndrome based on continuity of symptomatology since separation from service.
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