The Veteran's right upper extremity disability, characterized by episodic myotonia and carpal tunnel syndrome, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. Separate ratings are also denied as his symptoms do not warrant distinct evaluations.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's right upper extremity disability is manifested primarily by mild to moderate symptoms such as muscle stiffness and numbness without significant weakness or atrophy, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Episodic myotonia with muscle stiffness, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2013
- Citation
- 1336698
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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