Partly granted
The Board granted a 30 percent initial rating for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for cervical strain and a compensable rating for ventral hernia, and denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The deciding factor: The evidence supported moderate incomplete paralysis of the median nerve for carpal tunnel syndrome, but not severe or greater. The cervical strain did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to insufficient evidence of functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome of the Right Hand, Cervical Strain, Ventral Hernia, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25017933
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