The Veteran's appeal for a separate compensable evaluation for neurologic residuals of a fracture of the fourth finger of the right hand and service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome as secondary to his service-connected condition were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence supporting these claims.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions provided did not support the Veteran's claims, finding that any neurologic conditions were unrelated to his service-connected fracture of the fourth finger and that his carpal tunnel syndrome was more likely due to repetitive use rather than a service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- neurologic residuals of a fracture of the fourth finger of the right hand, carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20061435
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection of carpal tunnel syndrome in the left upper extremity, and the Board has dismissed this case.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and a pre-decisional duty to assist error. Additional development is needed for service connection of carpal tunnel syndrome, increased ratings for lower extremity radiculopathies, and obtaining a VA TERA opinion.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome and ulnar nerve post traumatic mononeuropathy of the right upper extremity is rated at 40 percent effective July 23, 2019.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome was diagnosed during service and has continued to the present. The Board granted service connection for this condition, finding that the evidence is at least in equipoise that it began in service.
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