The Board finds that the Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and right lateral epicondylitis are not related to her active duty service. The evidence does not support a finding of in-service incurrence or aggravation, nor is there any credible evidence linking these conditions to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's right lateral epicondylitis and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are less likely than not related to her active duty service. The examiner noted no treatment for right elbow symptoms during active service, and the earliest documented complaints of wrist and elbow issues occurred after a 1983 motor vehicle accident.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right Lateral Epicondylitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2015
- Citation
- 1526266
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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