The Veteran's claim for service connection for right wrist disability has been granted as new and material evidence was received. The claim for chronic lumbar strain with DDD is also granted.,However, the claims for both conditions are denied due to lack of in-service injury or disease causation.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's right wrist disability began during service or was caused by an in-service injury. The VA examiner concluded that the current condition is less likely than not related to any in-service event.,Regarding chronic lumbar strain with DDD, the claim is granted as new and material evidence has been received. However, the VA examiner found no link between the Veteran's service-connected ankle disability and his lumbar spine condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Right wrist scaphoid lunate advanced collapse (SLAC), Arthritis, Carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21066777
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