Service connection for left carpal tunnel syndrome is granted. The claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left wrist ganglion cyst is dismissed. An initial rating in excess of 20 percent for trauma induced chronic subscapular bursitis in the left shoulder is denied. A TDIU is granted. The claims for service connection for sleep apnea, nerve damage to the neck, and PTSD are remanded.
The deciding factor: Service connection established for carpal tunnel syndrome due to its onset during military service. Rating for left wrist ganglion cyst dismissed as Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to decision. Left shoulder disability not found to meet criteria for a higher rating based on range of motion alone. TDIU granted given the combined effect of multiple service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist ganglion cyst, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19175525
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