The Board denied service connection for a right arm disability, finding that the evidence is not persuasive in establishing a relationship between the Veteran's current disabilities and his military service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no credible evidence linking the Veteran's current right arm conditions to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right arm disability, Right shoulder arthritis, Right carpal tunnel syndrome, Severe advanced right ulnar neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2022
- Citation
- 22063761
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for right carpal tunnel syndrome is denied as the award was granted in a separate claim filed after the initial increase rating appeal.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a right arm disability due to potential new evidence received, incomplete VA treatment records, and need for additional medical opinions.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating were not pending at the time of his death, nor was he entitled to any accrued benefits under an existing decision. The Board denied the appellant's claim for accrued benefits.
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