Partly granted
The veteran was granted higher evaluations for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome but the other issues were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's symptoms and the diagnostic codes applied.
- Claimed conditions
- right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, lumbosacral strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25007354
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