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.
The deciding factor: The reduction in disability ratings was improper due to lack of improvement under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Left CTS, Bilateral Foot Disability (including bilateral plantar fasciitis, bilateral foot pes planus, and right foot post traumatic arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24045393
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- Partly granted
The veteran's service from October 6, 2013 to October 5, 2017 is considered honorable for VA benefits purposes and he was granted service connection for hemorrhoids, left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, and surgical scars as secondary to CTS. However, his discharge from October 6, 2017 to November 25, 2020 bars him from receiving VA benefits.
- 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 Veteran's entitlement to a 10 percent rating for right and left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome was granted, effective from August 25, 2021. This decision is based on evidence showing an increase in symptoms of the condition starting around August 25, 2021.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation and determination of service connection for kidney stones, which were not addressed in the original decision.
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