The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand and a disorder of the index finger of the left hand, diagnosed as trigger finger. The VA examiner found that these conditions are not related to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's left hand trigger finger condition and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome were more likely due to chronic degenerative changes associated with aging than to events or injuries in service.
- Claimed conditions
- left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand trigger finger
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1729065
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including sinusitis, sleep apnea, a stomach disability, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and a back disability. The appeals are pending further examination or evidence.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeals regarding the claims for sleep apnea, left elbow carpal tunnel syndrome, right elbow carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, a left knee disability, and a right knee disability. The appeal is dismissed.
- Dismissed
The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1151 for left hand carpal tunnel syndrome has been dismissed due to the appellant's death.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since June 30, 2018. The Board has granted a TDIU effective July 1, 2018.
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