The Veteran's initial ratings for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) have been granted at 40% and 50%, respectively, effective August 26, 2014. The Veteran was also granted a TDIU based on her service-connected disabilities.,The Veteran’s PTSD is rated at 70%. Her combined rating for all service-connected conditions is 91%
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities (right and left CTS, and PTSD) preclude her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment due to physical limitations and mental health issues.
- Claimed conditions
- Right CTS, Left CTS, PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 91%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19100887
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder to ensure a proper examination and etiology opinion are provided.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and somatic symptom disorder, as well as presumptive service connection for basal cell carcinoma under the PACT Act. Service connection was denied for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, right restless leg syndrome, left restless leg syndrome, an increased rating for psychiatric disorder, bilateral hearing loss, a left forehead surgical scar, and allergic rhinitis.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD, as the Veteran did not have a diagnosis of PTSD or any other psychiatric disorder during the appeal period.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal and skin disabilities.
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