The Board denied service connection for right extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, left extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and hyperacusis. The claims for hypersomnolence and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability were remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not support the Veteran's claims for service connection as there was no competent medical evidence linking his claimed conditions to his time in service or any service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right extremity carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), left extremity carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), hyperacusis, hypersomnolence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25030975
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
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