The Veteran's claim for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist, is granted. The claims for left wrist disability, elbow disability, arm disability, and hyperlipidemia are denied.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established for carpal tunnel syndrome, right wrist, based on continuity of symptomatology from the time of service until present, as well as evidence linking it to in-service injury. The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis or history of left wrist disability that can be linked to her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Right Wrist, Left Wrist Disability, Left Elbow Disability, Left Arm Disability, Hyperlipidemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26034454
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