Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the neck, left wrist ganglion cyst, and left wrist scar; granted increased ratings for the bilateral CTS and hypertension for part of the periods of appeal; and remanded the issues of increased ratings for bilateral CTS with radiculopathy from June 20, 2022, and entitlement to a TDIU prior to June 20, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of the Veteran's conditions as documented in the medical records and examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical degenerative disc disease, right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), left CTS, residuals of left wrist ganglion cyst removal, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25012641
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