The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left hand carpal tunnel syndrome and for increased ratings for her right and left foot calcaneal spurs, as well as for bilateral plantar fasciitis. The Veteran's knee disabilities are also not rated higher.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current disability of left hand carpal tunnel syndrome or new growths in the Veteran's feet that would warrant a rating under Diagnostic Code 5015, and her knees do not meet the criteria for separate ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5299-5024.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, right foot calcaneal spur (heel spur), left foot calcaneal spur (heel spur), right knee disability (patellofemoral syndrome), left knee disability (patellofemoral syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2016
- Citation
- 1643434
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including sinusitis, sleep apnea, a stomach disability, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and a back disability. The appeals are pending further examination or evidence.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeals regarding the claims for sleep apnea, left elbow carpal tunnel syndrome, right elbow carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, a left knee disability, and a right knee disability. The appeal is dismissed.
- Dismissed
The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for left hand carpal tunnel syndrome has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since June 30, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective July 1, 2018.
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