The Board denied increased disability ratings for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome with peripheral neuropathy, finding that the current severity of symptoms does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found mild to moderate incomplete paralysis in both hands, which did not meet the criteria for more severe incomplete paralysis as defined by the rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Right CTS (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), Left CTS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 1, 2024
- Citation
- 24005045
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- Partly granted
The Board granted a 100 percent evaluation for the service-connected depressive disorder and denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the right shoulder strain, while remanding claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome and TDIU.
- Granted
The Board has granted the restoration of disability ratings for right CTS, left CTS, and bilateral foot disabilities. The cervical spine disability issue remains pending.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for memory loss, heart condition, TBI residuals, and various nerve conditions have been granted. The remaining issues of service connection for upper extremity nerves and peripheral neuropathy are remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for chest pain and hypertension due to a failure to issue a Statement of the Case (SOC).,Service connection is denied for right CTS, left CTS, and OSA.
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