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
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea with hypersomnolence likely had its onset during his active duty service, and thus grants service connection for these conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for hypersomnolence, finding it a symptom of the Veteran's already service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Partly granted
The Board denied higher ratings for tinnitus and bilateral hearing loss, granted a 30% rating for hyperacusis from January 31, 2008, and granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including hyperacusis, vertigo, chronic pain condition, fibromyalgia, psychiatric disorder, fatigue-related issues, and low back condition, to correct duty to assist errors.
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