The Board has granted service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, left upper extremity, and cubital tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity. The Veteran's disabilities are related to his military occupational specialty as an air traffic controller.
The deciding factor: The opinion provided by Dr. K., a hand surgeon with expertise in this area, concluded that the Veteran's diagnosed conditions were related to service due to repetitive tasks involved in his occupation as an air traffic controller.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical radiculopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome (right upper extremity), carpal tunnel syndrome (left upper extremity), cubital tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2026
- Citation
- A26016173
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