The Board found that the veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and right shoulder disability were not related to VA medical treatment from February 1991 to April 1993, and thus denied his claims for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 and an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome was not caused by VA medical treatment from February 1991 to April 1993, and thus denied his claim for compensation benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, right shoulder (dominant) acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2003
- Citation
- 0304684
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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