The Board denied service connection for right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome as it was not shown in service or for many years thereafter and is not otherwise related to active-duty service.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding of a causal relationship between the Veteran's current right CTS and his period of active service, including any injuries sustained during that time.
- Claimed conditions
- right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 2, 2025
- Citation
- 25007415
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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