The Board granted service connection for left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, left upper carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist sprain, and right wrist sprain. IBS was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least in equipoise that the disorders of the ankles, wrists, and carpal tunnels are etiologically related to the Veteran's active duty service as a remotely piloted aircraft maintenance specialist. However, there is not sufficient evidence to establish a nexus between IBS and his active duty service.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain, left upper carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist sprain, right wrist sprain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25087889
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