The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent for the right CTS prior to May 19, 2021, or in excess of 30 percent from that date, nor a compensable rating for the left CTS prior to September 20, 2022, or in excess of 20 percent from that date.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it showed mild incomplete paralysis rather than moderate or severe impairment for both conditions.

Claimed conditions

right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 4, 2025

Citation

A25019809

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