The Board has determined that the veteran's left wrist scar is a residual disability of a volar ganglion mass surgically excised during active duty service in May 1979, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The service medical records confirm that the veteran was on active duty when he experienced symptoms related to a volar ganglion mass in April-May 1979, which led to surgery. The Board found these records sufficient to establish service connection as the injury occurred during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2003
- Citation
- 0323323
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What this means for you
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