The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist is rated at 30 percent since July 6, 2009. The other claims for increased ratings and compensable ratings are granted.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination in October 2009 noted moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, which corresponds to a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 8515.
- Claimed conditions
- carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, left foot arthritis, ganglion cyst of the right wrist, status post aspiration, ganglion cyst of the left wrist, status post aspiration
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2013
- Citation
- 1324576
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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