The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome was granted a rating of 30 percent from April 11, 2020, to December 1, 2021.,From November 6, 2021 to November 17, 2021, the Veteran received a 10 percent rating for his right shoulder scar. After that period, he was denied any higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome met the criteria for a 30 percent rating from April 11, 2020 to December 1, 2021 due to moderate, incomplete paralysis of a major limb.,From November 6, 2021 to November 17, 2021, the Veteran's right shoulder scar was painful and met the criteria for a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Scar, Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2024
- Citation
- 24016622
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding SSA disability benefits records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable disability rating for a head scar, service connection for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome are being remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The Board will obtain VA examinations and medical opinions to address the relevant evidence.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, hypertension, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), liver condition, joint pain, intestinal condition, kidney condition, sleep apnea, vein condition, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, and lumbar spine disability have all been granted.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for OSA is dismissed. A 50 percent rating, but no higher, for right carpal tunnel syndrome, post-surgery, is granted.
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