The Veteran's left and right carpal tunnel syndrome were granted service connection with an effective date of June 16, 2017, but no higher ratings for the conditions or their evaluations from December 29, 2020, were granted.

The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome was found to be moderate, warranting a 20 percent rating. The effective date for both conditions was determined based on new and material evidence received within one year of the initial grant in July 2017.

Claimed conditions

left carpal tunnel syndrome, right carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic right hand and finger sprain of ligaments/tendons with limitation of motion of the thumb (dominant), chronic right hand and finger sprain of ligaments/tendons with limitation of motion of the index finger (dominant), chronic right hand and finger sprain of ligaments/tendons with limitation of motion of the long finger (dominant), chronic right hand and finger sprain of ligaments/tendons with limitation of motion of the ring finger (dominant), chronic right hand and finger sprain of ligaments/tendons with limitation of motion of the little finger (dominant), right wrist sprain

How they argued it

Reopened with new and material evidence

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

January 31, 2025

Citation

A25008946

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