The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection of carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that the Veteran did not have intent to file a claim for this condition prior to February 4, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not indicate an intent to apply for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome prior to February 4, 2013 when he submitted evidence in support of his right wrist fracture appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19125357
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an increased rating for PTSD and remanded the claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital syndrome left hand, and a right shoulder condition.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome and right wrist degenerative arthritis have been rated, but the Board has determined that higher ratings are not warranted for these conditions. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for mild ulnar neuropathy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.
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