The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome and left wrist disability are rated at 10 percent prior to August 5, 2019. The appeal for an extra-schedular rating is denied. Compensation for TDIU due to service-connected disabilities from August 4, 2009 to October 30, 2009 is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of mild incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve and moderate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome with ulnar nerve compression prior to August 5, 2019 are adequately described by the schedular rating criteria. The evidence shows that his left wrist disability prevented him from performing the physical and mental acts required for employment during the period from August 4, 2009 to October 30, 2009.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, Left wrist carpal navicular fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20049209
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