The Veteran's service-connected right hand carpal tunnel syndrome status post release is rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board found no evidence of more than mild incomplete paralysis warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The objective evidence showed no atrophy, normal sensation, full motion of fingers, and no additional limitations due to pain or fatigue on repetitive use. The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a finding of no more than mild incomplete paralysis of the right median nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1128631
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