The Board granted service connection for right and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The evidence was at least in approximate balance as to whether the Veteran's right and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome were caused by his service-connected diabetes mellitus. The evidence did not show that his diabetes required regulation of activities, so a higher rating for diabetes was denied. However, the combined effects of his service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, right hip disorder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25103053
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