The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for cubital tunnel syndrome is denied due to lack of evidence showing a nexus between the condition and military service.,The Board has also determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for Raynaud's syndrome requires additional development as the provided VA examination did not consider all relevant evidence, including the Veteran's lay statements regarding her symptoms.
The deciding factor: There is no probative opinion showing a nexus between the cubital tunnel syndrome and military service.,The examiner did not consider or address the Veteran's lay statements regarding her symptoms of Raynaud's disease during service, which may be inconsistent with the later diagnosed condition.
- Claimed conditions
- cubital tunnel syndrome, Raynaud's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22071651
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome, which manifested during service and has been continuously pursued since then, is granted an initial disability evaluation of 40 percent effective January 24, 2016.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and increased evaluations due to the need for medical opinions regarding potential exposure to toxins during service.
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