The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder was granted a rating of 70 percent, and the ratings for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) were adjusted to 50 percent from November 15, 2017. Migraine headaches and a non-compensable surgical scar were also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's psychiatric disorder met the criteria for a 70 percent rating due to occupational and social impairment with deficiencies in most areas. The CTS was rated based on severe incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, warranting a 50 percent rating from November 15, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Migraine headaches, Surgical scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22000692
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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- Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of May 29, 2019 for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder but denied earlier effective dates and increased ratings for other conditions.
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