The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, breast lumps (fibrocystic breast syndrome), and sinusitis. The claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a fracture at T1 to T8 with fibromyalgia was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence or etiology of carpal tunnel syndrome, breast lumps (fibrocystic breast syndrome), or sinusitis. The veteran's disability due to a fracture at T1 to T8 with fibromyalgia was rated as 20 percent disabling based on its effects on her back and fibromyalgia.
- Claimed conditions
- carpal tunnel syndrome, breast lumps (fibrocystic breast syndrome), sinusitis, residuals of a fracture at T1 to T8 with fibromyalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2001
- Citation
- 0102886
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found a pre-decisional duty to assist error and has ordered the case back to the AOJ for proper notice regarding the Veteran's right to a hearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial claim for an increased rating for sinusitis is being remanded due to a failure by the AOJ to provide proper notice of his right to a hearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for sinusitis and remanded the Veteran's claims for chronic lower back pain, right knee pain, left knee pain, neck pain, and GERD.
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