The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right wrist disorder, including carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of in-service injury or chronic disability and noting that the Veteran's symptoms did not manifest until after service.
The deciding factor: There is no medical evidence showing an in-service injury to the right wrist or any chronic disability related to the right wrist. The Veteran's reported symptoms began years after service, and there was no record of continued treatment for a right wrist disorder during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Wrist Disorder, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19194623
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What this means for you
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- Partly granted
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- 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.
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