The Veteran's right hand condition is related to his duties as a rifle rotating demonstrator in the service, and he has been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. The Board finds that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed for this issue.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition is related to his duties as part of the silent drill platoon where he was required to use a lot of his upper body for rifle maneuvers. A VA examination and medical opinion are needed for this issue.,The Veteran maintains that he has an acquired psychiatric disorder, major depression, which is related to his military service or physical health problems. The Board finds that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed for this issue.,The Veteran contends that he is entitled to a higher rating than the currently assigned noncompensable rating for limitation of extension of his right elbow condition (right lateral epicondylitis with tricep tendinitis). A retrospective VA examination and medical opinion are needed for this issue.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right hand condition is related to his duties as a rifle rotating demonstrator in the service, leading to carpal tunnel syndrome. The Board finds that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine if this condition had an onset in service or is otherwise related to service.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition is related to his duties as part of the silent drill platoon where he was required to use a lot of his upper body for rifle maneuvers. The Board finds that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine if this condition had an onset in service or is otherwise related to service.,The Veteran maintains that he has an acquired psychiatric disorder, major depression, which is related to his military service or physical health problems. The Board finds that a VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine if this condition had an onset in service or is otherwise related to service.,The Veteran contends that he is entitled to a higher rating than the currently assigned noncompensable rating for limitation of extension of his right elbow condition (right lateral epicondylitis with tricep tendinitis). The Board finds that a retrospective VA examination and medical opinion are needed to determine if there was an onset in service or is otherwise related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- right hand condition (carpal tunnel syndrome), right shoulder condition (right shoulder strain), acquired psychiatric disorder to include major depression
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24060260
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