The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of both hands, finding no current disability and insufficient evidence to establish a link between service and the claimed conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there is no current diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome in either hand and that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection as he failed to show a present disability related to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, Carpal tunnel syndrome of the left hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2024
- Citation
- 24008453
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found new and relevant evidence for the claims of service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand, left hand, and right knee osteoarthritis. The case is being remanded to allow the AOJ to adjudicate these claims in light of the additional evidence.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination.
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