The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the left and right upper extremities have been rated as 10 percent disabling since December 2008. The Board has determined that from December 18, 2008 to February 12, 2012, the symptoms were mild, warranting a 10 percent rating for each hand. From February 13, 2012, the symptoms have been even milder, warranting no increase in disability ratings.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that from December 18, 2008 to February 12, 2012, the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome was manifested by mild symptomatology. From February 13, 2012, the symptoms have been even milder.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 6, 2014
- Citation
- 1425700
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- Granted
The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper extremity, status post carpal tunnel release is granted an initial rating of 60 percent. Service connection for right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome is also granted.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for higher ratings and separate ratings for neuralgia and neuritis for her service-connected carpal tunnel syndrome was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a finding of mild, moderate, or severe incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, which would warrant higher disability ratings.
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