The Veteran's left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome is granted a 20% rating, while the ratings for his right and left shoulder disabilities remain at 20%. The appeal was successful only in relation to the left wrist condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s left wrist CTS more nearly approximated moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, warranting a 20% rating. However, his right and left shoulder disabilities did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on their current manifestations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Right shoulder degenerative arthritis, Left shoulder degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20037291
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