The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral wrist disability, finding that her current diagnosis of De Quervain tenosynovitis is not related to an in-service injury or disease and is not caused by or aggravated by her service-connected psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's bilateral wrist disability began during service or was caused by an in-service event, injury, or illness. The Board found no credible evidence of any wrist condition during service or shortly after separation. Additionally, there is no objective medical evidence to support her claim that her current wrist disability is related to her in-service sexual assault and duties as an X-ray technician.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral wrist disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2026
- Citation
- 26001186
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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