The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve post traumatic mononeuropathy of the right upper extremity is rated at 40 percent effective July 23, 2019.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found involvement of both the median (carpal tunnel syndrome) and ulnar nerves with moderate incomplete paralysis of the ulnar nerve. The Veteran's muscle strength and reflexes were noted to be normal, and he did not display any muscle atrophy or trophic changes.
- Claimed conditions
- carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve post traumatic mononeuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 22, 2026
- Citation
- A26037801
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