The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 12, 2021, for increased ratings to 40 percent and 30 percent for carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome in the right and left upper extremities respectively.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms had become worse over time, and specifically in the year prior to his claim, as evidenced by medical records and lay statements.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity, Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome, left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25056465
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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