The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left-hand condition and his claimed secondary left-arm condition (carpal tunnel syndrome) have been granted. The Board found that the Veteran had pre-existing nerve damage in his left hand, which was aggravated by military service. Additionally, there is evidence suggesting that the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome may be related to his pre-existing left-hand condition.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's left-hand condition existed prior to service and was aggravated by military service, leading to a secondary claim for carpal tunnel syndrome in his left arm.
- Claimed conditions
- left-hand condition, left-arm condition (claimed as carpal tunnel syndrome)
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19162263
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What this means for you
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