The Veteran's claim for thoracolumbar DJD is granted, but his claims for right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome and other conditions are denied.,Service connection was established for thoracolumbar DJD due to in-service low back pain. The Veteran's current right wrist condition is not service-connected as there is no evidence of a current disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's current right wrist condition did not meet criteria for carpal tunnel syndrome and was resolved with treatment in 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar DJD, Right Wrist Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2014
- Citation
- 1455402
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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