Denied
The Board denied service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands, finding no evidence that the conditions were incurred in or caused by service, including exposure to Agent Orange.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion was found more probative than the private physician's opinion and the Veteran is a layperson not competent to opine on the etiology of his neurological disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand, Carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099821
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