The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity (major) is granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective July 16, 2018. The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity (minor) is granted a 20 percent evaluation, effective July 16, 2018. Service connection for lumbar spine disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder are all granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities meets the criteria for a 30 percent evaluation (moderate incomplete paralysis) effective July 16, 2018. Service connection was also established for lumbar spine disorder, left knee disorder, and right knee disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Skin Rash also claimed as Eczematous Dermatitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the Right Upper Extremity (Major), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the Left Upper Extremity (Minor), Lumbar Spine Disorder, Left Knee Disorder, Right Knee Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23060565
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left knee disorder and denied a higher initial rating for the right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction and special monthly compensation based on loss of use of a creative organ, while remanding the claims for obstructive sleep apnea, lumbar spine disorder, left ankle disorder, and diabetes mellitus type 2.
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