The Board found that the Veteran's sleep disorder, CTS, and right elbow disorder to include right ulnar neuropathy are not service-connected as they were not incurred or aggravated during his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated that the Veteran's symptoms of fatigue, CTS, and right elbow disorder including right ulnar neuropathy are related to his diagnosed PTSD, and there is no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- sleep disorder manifested by fatigue, CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome), right elbow disorder including right ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2015
- Citation
- 1554284
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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