The Board denied the Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome with ulnar neuropathy, as well as his requests for earlier effective dates and TDIU. The disability was rated at 10 percent prior to December 18, 2006, and at 30 percent beginning that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the Veteran's symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome with ulnar neuropathy to be more than moderate in severity as of December 18, 2006. The Board found no basis for a higher rating prior to that date and denied all other claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia of left knee, Chondromalacia of right knee, Right wrist fracture with carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2016
- Citation
- 1633904
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