The VA denied the veteran's claims for initial compensable evaluations for right and left arm carpal tunnel syndrome, finding no objective evidence of symptoms such as weakness or numbness.
The deciding factor: There were no objective findings of symptoms like weakness or numbness in the hands during the examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Arm Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right Arm Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2006
- Citation
- 0638391
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination. The issues include PTSD, teeth grinding, right arm carpal tunnel syndrome, back, neck, shoulder, and knee disorders, as well as a skin disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various ankle, knee, hip, and buttock pain disabilities due to outstanding treatment records and further medical opinions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and anxiety, were denied. The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected left arm carpal tunnel syndrome is granted on a secondary basis to his existing service-connected cervical spine disability. The rating for the left shoulder disability remains at 40 percent.
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