The veteran's claims for increased ratings for her CTS disabilities were granted. Service connection was established for a thyroid disorder, cervical spine disorder, and RSD of the left upper extremity (secondary to CTS).
The deciding factor: New evidence submitted by the veteran demonstrated that she had current hearing loss disability in the left ear which met VA criteria, thus reopening her claim for service connection. The Board also found new evidence supporting service connection for a thyroid disorder and cervical spine disorder. Service connection was granted for RSD of the left upper extremity as secondary to CTS.
- Claimed conditions
- CTS of right upper extremity, CTS of left upper extremity, Thyroid disorder (including hypothyroidism), Cervical degenerative disc disease with multiple cervical spondylosis, RSD of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0621262
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0621262.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a rating in excess of 70 percent for PTSD due to an inadequate medical opinion.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for myasthenia gravis based on the Veteran's exposure to hazardous substances during his military service.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.