The Veteran's bilateral hand disorders, including arthritis and other conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and trigger finger, were not incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The VA examiner concluded that these conditions are less likely related to the Veteran's time in service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence during the Veteran's time in service that would substantiate a relationship between her hand conditions and her time in service, concluding they were not permanently aggravated by her back condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hand Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2014
- Citation
- 1451802
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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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