The Veteran's right and left carpal tunnel syndrome are currently rated at 10 percent each, but the Board finds that there is insufficient evidence to warrant a higher rating.,The claims for service connection of right and left elbow disabilities have been remanded due to a failure to provide a medical examination or opinion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome has been evaluated as mild, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The evidence does not show significant sensory, reflex, or motor changes that would warrant a higher evaluation.,There is no current diagnosis of a bilateral elbow disability and the RO did not obtain a medical nexus opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24042004
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve paralysis are currently rated at the highest possible rating under VA regulations, but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they have not shown complete paralysis or substantial loss of use of the hand.
- Whole decision: 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.
- Whole decision: 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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