Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for hypertension due to in-service exposure to lead. The claims for cervical neck strain with degenerative changes and radiculopathy, right hand arthritis, left hand arthritis, a right hand neurological condition, including carpal tunnel syndrome, and a left hand neurological condition, including carpal tunnel syndrome, were remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: The August 2023 VA examiner's opinion was considered in approximate balance with the evidence of record, leading to the grant of service connection for hypertension. The remaining claims require additional medical nexus opinions due to deficiencies in previous examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, cervical neck strain with degenerative changes and radiculopathy, right hand arthritis, left hand arthritis, right hand neurological condition, including carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand neurological condition, including carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25015981
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