The Board granted secondary service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and denied increased ratings for a cervical spine disability, left upper extremity radiculopathy, and posttraumatic stress disorder with depression/mood disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome was related to his cervical radiculopathy through double crush syndrome. The cervical spine disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, while left upper extremity radiculopathy and PTSD also did not warrant increased ratings based on the current record.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, Cervical spine disability (rated as arthritis of the spine), Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Posttraumatic stress disorder with depression/mood disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25008728
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.
What you can do next
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