The Veteran's neurological residuals of a right wrist injury, characterized as carpal tunnel syndrome, were rated at 30 percent effective September 2012. The orthopedic residuals have been granted but not increased beyond the initial 10 percent assigned.
The deciding factor: The neurological residuals met the criteria for a 30 percent rating based on moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve of the major hand, with symptoms including constant pain, numbness, and paresthesias. The orthopedic residuals did not meet the criteria for an increased rating as there was no evidence of ankylosis or limitation of motion beyond what is contemplated by a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist strain, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 3, 2014
- Citation
- 1439177
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