The Board denied initial ratings in excess of 10 percent for right and left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, finding the Veteran's symptoms approximated no worse than mild incomplete paralysis.
The deciding factor: The March 2024 VA examination report indicated no worse than mild incomplete paralysis in both wrists, with normal strength, reflexes, and sensation, supporting a denial of increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25036175
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions were denied, except for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss disability which were granted. The veteran was also granted service connection for hypertension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the Veteran's claims for an additional VA examination to address the severity of her carpal tunnel syndrome prior to July 16, 2018.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.