The Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, right knee meniscectomy, left knee replacement, and cervical spine disorder are all granted as service-connected.,Service connection for the left shoulder disorder is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was sufficient evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, right knee meniscectomy, and left knee replacement are related to his military service. The left shoulder disorder, however, did not have enough evidence linking it to service.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome, right knee meniscectomy, left knee replacement, left shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21002061
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What this means for you
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