The Board has determined that the Veteran's left hand disorder and lumbar spine disorder were not incurred or aggravated by her active duty service.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing a nexus between the current disabilities and service, with the exception of post-service surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands. The separation examination did not reveal any complaints or diagnoses related to either condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hand Disorder, Lumbar Spine Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1538792
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- Denied
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