The Board granted increased ratings for left knee plica syndrome, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, and carpal tunnel syndromes (right and left), with a combined rating of 100 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and functional impairment were found to warrant higher ratings based on his complaints of pain, instability, and limited range of motion in multiple joints.
- Claimed conditions
- plica syndrome, degenerative arthritis of thoracolumbar spine, carpal tunnel syndrome (right), carpal tunnel syndrome (left)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18156246
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