Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical spine arthritis and left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome based on a favorable nexus opinion from the Veteran's treating physician.
The deciding factor: The private physician opined that the Veteran's cervical spine degeneration, left shoulder pain, and carpal tunnel are 'very likely directly related' to his service as an active infantryman and his final duty as a member of The Old Guard.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine arthritis, left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome (claimed as nerve pain through left hand fingers and left shoulder arm)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090635
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