The Board granted service connection for a neurological disorder claimed as organic brain syndrome and/or dyslexia, and a cervical spine disorder. Carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in relative equipoise regarding the etiology of the neurological disorder and cervical spine disorder, thus resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the veteran. There is no evidence linking carpal tunnel syndrome to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurological disorder claimed as organic brain syndrome and/or dyslexia, Cervical spine disorder, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0900943
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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