The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a right-hand disability, finding that there is no evidence linking his current disabilities to his in-service injuries. The VA examiner concluded that the Veteran's current conditions are less likely due to his service and more likely related to recent development.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's current right-hand conditions were not etiologically related to his inservice injuries, including a fracture during service.
- Claimed conditions
- right-hand disability, right-hand fracture (closed fracture right mid-shaft fourth metacarpal), right-hand sprain, ganglion cyst of the right thumb interphalangeal joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23022542
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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