The Veteran's service connection claims for carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome of the left and right upper extremities are granted as his symptoms began during service and have persisted since.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show complaints of tingling in the hands, and post-service VA treatment diagnosed him with carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome. The Veteran's statements supported by medical evidence indicate that his symptoms started during service and continue to this day.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, Cubital tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2012
- Citation
- 1205689
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What this means for you
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