Granted
The Board granted separate 10 percent ratings for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, a 20 percent rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy, a 20 percent rating for left upper extremity radiculopathy, and a 30 percent rating for cervical spine strain, all effective January 13, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the criteria for these ratings were met as of December 16, 2020, but granted earlier effective dates based on the Veteran's claim date and testimony regarding consistency in symptoms since then.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Right Hand), Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (Left Hand), Cervical Spine Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25018829
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