The Board has determined that the Veteran's left wrist scar and bilateral shin scars are related to his service, granting service connection for these conditions.
The deciding factor: Service treatment records show the Veteran experienced injuries in service resulting in current scars on his wrists and shins.
- Claimed conditions
- Left wrist scar (status post carpal tunnel release surgery), Bilateral shin disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2018
- Citation
- 1803025
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What this means for you
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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).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection for memory loss and insomnia have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these issues. The remaining claims (left knee disability, bilateral shin disability, nasal surgery residuals, headaches, to include dizziness, and brain disability) are remanded.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to incomplete service records and inadequate VA examinations. The Veteran's complete military personnel file, separation examination reports, and any outstanding medical records are required. Further evaluations by VA are needed to address the etiology of his current disabilities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board found that the Veteran's current bilateral knee disability is related to service, and thus granted service connection for this condition. The claim for a bilateral shin disability was denied as there was no diagnosed disability. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disability remains pending.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a low back disability and bilateral shin disability, finding that there is no evidence of such disabilities during or within one year after his military service.
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