The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, depression as secondary to left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome, and PTSD. The claims for service connection for left and right upper extremity peripheral neuropathies, a left hand disability, and a right hand disability were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence of current disabilities or in-service incurrence of the claimed conditions, and thus, service connection was denied. The claims for peripheral neuropathy and hand disabilities were remanded for further development.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral hearing loss, Depression, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left hand disability, to include hand strain, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome, Right hand disability, to include hand strain and De Quervain's tenosynovitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 9, 2025

Citation

A25087800

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