The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates for carpal tunnel syndrome were denied.,The claim for an earlier effective date was specifically denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the disability arose prior to April 1, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- Left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, Right hand carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26027573
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome have been granted with effective dates of December 13, 2019.
- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's right upper extremity radicular symptoms, including cervical radiculopathy and right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, were rated at 40 percent. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence did not show complete paralysis.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, which is secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability, has been granted. The claims for bilateral foot and back disabilities are being remanded due to insufficient evidence.
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