The Veteran's right hand neuropathy and traumatic arthritis of the MCP and PIP joints have been found to be related to his in-service injury, allowing for service connection. The Board also ordered a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed left hand disorder, sleep disorder, and bilateral foot disorder.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence now shows that the Veteran's right hand neuropathy and traumatic arthritis are directly related to his in-service injury, meeting the criteria for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Disorder, Left Hand Disorder, Sleep Disorder, Bilateral Foot Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2016
- Citation
- 1643934
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