The Board denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome and an initial compensable disability rating for a scar from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. The veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome was not seen in service or post-service, and there is no evidence of a nexus between his current condition and his period of service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence linking the veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome to his period of service from May 1965 to May 1967 or any service-connected disability, and denied service connection for this condition. The scar rating issue also failed to meet the criteria for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2005
- Citation
- 0533753
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. Additional development is needed for service connection of carpal tunnel syndrome, increased ratings for lower extremity radiculopathies, and obtaining a VA TERA opinion.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of carpal tunnel syndrome in the left upper extremity, and the Board has dismissed this case.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were granted effective from July 1, 2020.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed due to a procedural defect in filing the claims on the correct form.
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