The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome was incurred in active service, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's CTS began during her military service and is related to her duties as a court reporter and typist.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral CTS
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2011
- Citation
- 1145905
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral CTS, right and left shoulder disabilities, and right and left knee disabilities due to insufficient evidence or conflicting medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for corneal ulcers, bilateral foot disability, bilateral CTS, cervical spine disability, and right knee disability are not granted due to lack of current diagnoses. The cases have been remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding in-service petroleum exposure and its impact on the Veteran's health. The Veteran is requested to undergo examinations by an appropriate clinician to determine the nature and etiology of any respiratory disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus, type II.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral CTS and OSA are found to be related to his service, with arthritis of both hands also being granted. The reduction in VA compensation benefits for military drill pay is upheld.
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