The Veteran's current upper extremity disabilities are not related to the November 1993 CT scan, and there is no evidence of negligence on the part of VA. The Veteran's degenerative disc/joint disease of the cervical spine and overuse injuries of the upper extremities were caused by prolonged use of crutches followed by prolonged use of a wheelchair.
The deciding factor: The November 1993 CT scan did not result in any permanent injury to the Veteran, and his current diagnoses are more likely related to his long-term use of crutches and wheelchair due to a conversion reaction-induced loss of ambulation ability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral arm and hand disabilities, neck pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1126231
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What this means for you
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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).
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