The Board granted service connection for right and left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, lumbosacral strain, cervical strain, bilateral knee strain and left knee osteoarthritis, bilateral hip trochanteric pain syndrome, bilateral elbow strain, bilateral foot degenerative arthritis, bilateral shoulder strain, and bilateral hand strain. OSA was denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's current disabilities are related to service, and reasonable doubt has been resolved in favor of the Veteran.

Claimed conditions

right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea, lumbosacral strain, claimed as osteoarthritis, cervical strain, claimed as osteoarthritis, bilateral knee strain and left knee osteoarthritis, bilateral hip trochanteric pain syndrome, bilateral elbow strain, bilateral foot degenerative arthritis, bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral hand strain, right wrist strain, claimed as osteoarthritis

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

25013376

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