The Board denied an initial compensable disability rating for the Veteran's service-connected right wrist scar, finding that there was no evidence of painful or unstable scarring. The Veteran's pain and limitation of motion were attributed to other conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s right wrist pain is more likely due to his nonservice-connected carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis, not his service-connected right wrist scar.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2020
- Citation
- 20079986
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for residuals of right wrist ganglion cyst and secondary service connection for a right wrist scar as related to the residual ganglion cyst. The Veteran's conditions are deemed to be directly related to her military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified several duty-to-assist errors and is remanding the claims for service connection due to incomplete medical records, lack of proper notification, and inadequate examinations.
- Granted
Service connection for bilateral pes planus, lumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is granted.,Readjudication of the claims for service connection for a right wrist scar and a right wrist muscle injury are warranted.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a deviated septum and right wrist pain, while denying service connection for sleep apnea. The decision also addressed various rating issues and effective dates.
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