The Board granted service connection for a left-hand injury, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor. The claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a direct link between the Veteran's current left-hand condition and his active-duty service, including an in-service injury while walking on his hands. For the carpal tunnel syndrome claims, more evidence was needed to establish a connection to service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left-hand injury, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2024
- Citation
- 24004934
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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