The Board granted a 30 percent rating for tension headaches as of June 30, 2017 and denied a compensable rating for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand prior to September 23, 2017.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome resulted in even mild incomplete paralysis of the median nerve prior to September 23, 2017. The August 2017 VA examination showed normal muscle strength, reflexes, and sensation without any symptoms of pain or paresthesias or dysesthesias, with the exception of mild numbness.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right Hand, Tension Headaches, Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2024
- Citation
- 24000111
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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