The Veteran's right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome is currently rated at 30 percent as of February 29, 2012. The issues are mixed due to the different ratings assigned for different periods.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted prior to and after February 29, 2012 provided conflicting findings regarding the severity of the incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, leading to a mixed rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Wrist Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2013
- Citation
- 1316006
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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- Granted
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