The Board denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left wrist, a seizure disorder, an inguinal hernia, an acquired psychiatric disability, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that any of these conditions were related to the Veteran's military service, as there was no documentation of treatment for these conditions during or shortly after service, and they were diagnosed many years following separation from service.

Claimed conditions

carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, right parietal arteriovenous malformation with residuals of cognitive dysfunction and seizures (seizure disorder), inguinal hernia, acquired psychiatric disability, to include anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

25013372

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