The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining clarification on whether the Veteran's claimed carpal tunnel syndrome is separate from his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. The left knee disability claim is also being considered on a secondary basis to his right leg disability. The back disability claim is inextricably intertwined with the left knee disability and must be deferred at this time.
The deciding factor: The case has been remanded for further development, including obtaining clarification on whether the Veteran's claimed carpal tunnel syndrome is separate from his service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremities. The left knee disability claim is also being considered on a secondary basis to his right leg disability. The back disability claim is inextricably intertwined with the left knee disability and must be deferred at this time.
- Claimed conditions
- {"conditionName":"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome"}, {"conditionName":"Left Knee Disability - Patella Tendonitis"}, {"conditionName":"Back Disability"}, {"conditionName":"Deviated Nasal Septum"}
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1228732
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What this means for you
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