The Board denied service connection for tooth loss, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left upper extremities, and a right middle finger disability as there was no evidence showing that these conditions were incurred in or caused by service.
The deciding factor: The record did not show that the Veteran's dental trauma involved loss of the substance of the maxilla or mandible for tooth loss. For carpal tunnel syndrome and right middle finger disability, the evidence showed a lack of chronicity during or after service and no direct causal relationship to service was established.
- Claimed conditions
- tooth loss, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left upper extremity, right middle finger disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097381
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