The Veteran's right hand carpal tunnel syndrome is granted with a rating of 30 percent, but no higher. The appeal for residuals of TBI and left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hand carpal tunnel syndrome manifested as moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, warranting a 30 percent disability rating under DC 8615.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Traumatic Brain Injury, Left Upper Extremity Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right Upper Extremity Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22043896
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