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Service connection for a right wrist disability is granted.

January 30, 2026Citation Nr. 26001421Docket 14-17 109va.gov source

  • Service connection for a bilateral wrist disabilityGranted

Board reasoning

The Board found a current bilateral wrist pathology and an in-service injury, with lay statements indicating continuity of symptoms since service. Although some VA nexus opinions were negative, their reasoning did not address continuity of symptomatology as required, so the Board resolved reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor and granted service connection for both wrists.

Issues

  • Service connection for a bilateral wrist disabilityGranted

Authorities

  • Gilbert v. Derwinski, 1 Vet. App. 49standard for resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor

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