The veteran's claim for an increased rating for left carpal tunnel syndrome was denied. The VA found that the condition did not meet criteria for a higher than 30 percent or 50 percent rating during the specified periods.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome did not result in more than moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 8515.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0635247
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