The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy of left-hand lacerations and related residuals but granted service connection for left hand carpal tunnel syndrome as a residual of the same injuries.
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's left hand carpal tunnel syndrome is a residual of his left hand and left middle, ring, and little finger lacerations; thus, resolving all doubt in favor of the Veteran, service connection for this condition was warranted. However, there was no additional impairment beyond that already rated as 20 percent for peripheral neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- peripheral neuropathy of left-hand lacerations and related residuals, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome as a residual of left hand and left middle, ring, and little finger lacerations
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2024
- Citation
- 24031605
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.
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