Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the awards of service connection and higher ratings for left and right upper extremity CTS with neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an intent to apply for benefits or new and material evidence within one year of the February 2009 rating decision, which became final. The Veteran's symptoms were not severe enough to warrant higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) with neuropathy, right upper extremity CTS with neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25110994
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