The Board granted service connection for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, but denied higher initial ratings for the veteran's wrist scars.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the scars and their impact on function, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. However, the evidence supported the service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome due to continuity of symptomatology and relationship to in-service surgeries.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist scar, left wrist scars, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 2, 2009
- Citation
- 0907659
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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