The veteran is seeking service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, which he claims is secondary to his service-connected left ulnar styloid process fracture. He also seeks an increased rating for his left wrist disability.
The deciding factor: The claimant's right carpal tunnel syndrome is claimed as being related to his service-connected left wrist disability.
- Claimed conditions
- carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, non-union fracture of the left ulnar styloid process with ulnar nerve neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 21, 2004
- Citation
- 0426048
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand based on new and relevant evidence.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, denied an increased rating for insomnia, and granted restoration of the 50 percent rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine disorder, migraine headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand, right leg radiculopathy, and left leg radiculopathy. Service connection is denied for right hip disorder, left hip disorder, right foot disorder, and left foot disorder.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for radiculopathy of the left lower extremity and a higher rating for low back disability is denied.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand and right hand, as well as a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss are also denied.
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