The Board has determined that service connection is granted for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist and arthritis of the right index finger, but not for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist. The right hand disability was found to be present during active duty.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the veteran's right index finger disability had been present during his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, Arthritis of the right index finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0318021
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left wrist, as well as bilateral foot disorders, including bunions/bunionectomy, arthritis, neuritis, valgus hindfoot, and collapsed midfoot. The Board also granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist is granted service connection. The acquired psychiatric disability, to include an adjustment disorder with anxiety, is remanded for further examination and opinion.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, neck disability, and left arm disability have been reopened due to new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claims for hypertension and HIV were not reopened as there was no new and material evidence provided.
- Whole decision: Granted
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