The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for post-operative neurological manifestations of the left wrist, and found that an increased rating is warranted for orthopedic manifestations of both wrists. The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist was also rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports supported the findings that the Veteran had moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve in each wrist, warranting a higher rating than what was previously assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Wrist pain, Osteopenia at the medial aspect of the hamate
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2015
- Citation
- 1525141
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left wrist disability, finding that the current 10 percent rating adequately compensates him for his symptoms and limitations.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The VA determined that the Veteran's current disabilities, including arthritis of multiple joints, back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, and wrist pain, were not incurred in or caused by his active military service. The Board found the evidence insufficient to establish a connection between these conditions and his service.
- Whole decision: Denied
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