The Board granted a disability rating of 50 percent for right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome from November 3, 2015, and a TDIU was also granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms as documented in medical records and examinations, which showed significant functional impairment affecting his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (right wrist), Right Shoulder Bursitis, Lumbar Strain with Intervertebral Disc Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2022
- Citation
- 22000038
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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