The veteran's service-connected carpel tunnel syndrome with right wrist flexion contracture and loss of function of thumb and index finger of the major arm is currently rated at 50 percent, which does not meet his claim for a higher rating.,The veteran's combined disability rating is 50%, which does not meet the schedular criteria for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities alone.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran’s carpel tunnel syndrome, while significant, did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 8515 due to the absence of complete paralysis and other specific findings required for such an evaluation.,The veteran's combined disability rating is insufficient to qualify him for TDIU based on service-connected disabilities alone.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome with right wrist flexion contracture and loss of function of thumb and index finger of the major arm, Allergic Dermatitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- May 11, 2007
- Citation
- 0713926
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