The Board has determined that the Veteran's DDD and DJD of the lumbar spine, as well as his carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities, are not related to service or any service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: VA examination reports concluded that the Veteran's DDD/DJD of the lumbar spine and carpal tunnel syndrome were not causally related to his military service, including his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the lumbar spine, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the upper extremities
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 30, 2011
- Citation
- 1143918
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his lumbar spine disability and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and information.
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