The Veteran's increased ratings for cervical spine desiccation with degenerative disc disease and arthritis, left cubital tunnel syndrome, and right cubital tunnel syndrome have been denied.,Earlier effective date claims for the increased ratings of cervical spine desiccation with degenerative disc disease and arthritis, left cubital tunnel syndrome, and right cubital tunnel syndrome have also been denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's cervical spine disability more nearly approximates the criteria for a higher rating.,The evidence does not show that the Veteran's left or right cubital tunnel syndromes more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical spine desiccation with degenerative disc disease and arthritis, Left cubital tunnel syndrome, Right cubital tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19107088
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- Granted
The Board granted separate 10 percent disability ratings for the Veteran's service-connected left and right carpal tunnel syndrome, and left and right cubital tunnel syndrome.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right elbow disability, lateral epicondylitis, degenerative arthritis of the right elbow, and right cubital tunnel syndrome due to lack of evidence showing a causal relationship between these conditions and his military service.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected cervical spine disability and bilateral cubital tunnel syndrome were denied. The right cubital tunnel syndrome was combined with the cervical radiculopathy, resulting in a 40 percent rating since October 14, 2020.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's appeal includes multiple issues related to his service-connected disabilities, including hypertension, radiculopathy of the upper and lower extremities, arthritis, and a nerve condition. The Board has withdrawn some claims and remanded others for further review.
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