The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis of the elbows were denied. The Board found no evidence to support these claims, as there was no in-service diagnosis or continuity of symptomatology since service. For the other issues, new and material evidence has not been received.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claimed disabilities are not shown during service or within one year post-service, and there is no competent medical opinion linking them to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, Arthritis of the elbows
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2017
- Citation
- 1717583
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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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