The Board denied service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disease and right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service.,Service connection was also denied for rheumatoid arthritis of the right hand (claimed as right arm disability), with the Board concluding that there is insufficient evidence to support a nexus between the Veteran's current conditions and his military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found no competent medical evidence linking the Veteran's cervical spine degenerative disc disease or right hand carpal tunnel syndrome to his military service, including any instances of injury or exposure.,For rheumatoid arthritis of the right hand, the Board noted that there was insufficient evidence to support a nexus between the condition and the Veteran's military service.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD), right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis of the right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2022
- Citation
- 22016178
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeals regarding the claims for sleep apnea, left elbow carpal tunnel syndrome, right elbow carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, a left knee disability, and a right knee disability. The appeal is dismissed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right hand condition. The case will be reviewed again with a new opinion from an appropriately qualified clinician.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's neck disability, diagnosed as cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD), on a direct basis. The decision is based on credible lay evidence of onset in service and continuity of symptoms.
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