The Veteran's right wrist and hand disabilities, including CTS, arthritis, De Quervain's syndrome, and carpal instability, are related to a December 2002 motor vehicle accident during active service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.
The deciding factor: Right wrist and hand injuries sustained in a 2002 motor vehicle accident were linked to current disabilities including CTS, arthritis, De Quervain's syndrome, and carpal instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right CTS, Right wrist arthritis (CMC), Right De Quervain's syndrome, Right carpal instability (intercalated segment, midcarpal scapholunate dissociation)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23019050
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