The Veteran's left hand carpal tunnel syndrome is rated at 40 percent, the maximum rating available under DC 8515 for severe incomplete paralysis of the median nerve. The evidence does not support a higher rating as there is no indication of complete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran had severe incomplete paralysis of the median nerve on the left side, warranting a 40 percent disability rating under DC 8515.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand CTS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1736099
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand CTS, and related arm conditions due to incomplete records from Eisenhower Army Medical Center. The VA is required to obtain these records and provide new opinions addressing whether the Veteran's disabilities are aggravated by her service-connected left hand arthralgia.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeals on multiple service connection and rating issues, including those related to lumbar spine disorder, bilateral pes planus, right hand CTS, left hand CTS, PTSD, cervical spine disorder, trouble breathing, sleep apnea, bilateral pulmonary embolisms, and insomnia disorder. The Board dismissed the appeal due to withdrawal.
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