Granted
The Board granted an initial 40 percent evaluation for right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome and a 30 percent evaluation for residuals of an ununited right scaphoid fracture, effective December 2, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's median nerve manifestations of the right wrist CTS disability most closely approximated the schedular criteria for a 40 percent rating under DC 8515. The functional impact of his condition included difficulty with heavy lifting due to pain.
- Claimed conditions
- right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), residuals of an ununited right scaphoid fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- 25013641
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