The Board has granted service connection for CTS of the right wrist and assigned a noncompensable evaluation. For CTS of the left wrist, the Board has also granted service connection and assigned a noncompensable evaluation based on mild symptoms. Headaches are not compensably disabling.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for CTS of the right wrist due to continuity of symptomatology from service. The veteran's CTS of the left wrist is characterized as mild, warranting a noncompensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8515. Headaches are not compensably disabling.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) of the right wrist, Mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) of the left wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0637158
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