The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. The issues regarding plantar fasciitis and sciatica have been resolved with appropriate ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome was found to be manifested by moderate incomplete paralysis, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 8615.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right Hand, Sciatica, Left Lower Extremity, Sciatica, Right Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 21, 2016
- Citation
- 1629244
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