Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and left leg sciatic nerve radiculopathy as the evidence did not support a higher level of disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were characterized as mild incomplete paralysis with intermittent pain, numbness, paresthesias/dysesthesias, and decreased sensation to touch. The functional impact was assessed as 'pain and cramping with minimal activity, fine motor affected, difficulty grasping objects.'
- Claimed conditions
- right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left leg sciatic nerve radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084690
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