Carpal Tunnel

[*Bergie*]

Hi all,

Well I applied for SC carpal tunnel secondary to Bi-lateral radiculopathy. Today (actually yesterday), I get the standard packet VCAA form and such stating "we are working on your claim, we need additional evidence". It has a sentence that reads as follows;

"Note: Temporary or intermittent flare ups of a condition are not considered aggrevation, unless the underlying condition, as contrasted by symptoms, has gotten worse".

I submitted a letter from my neurologist connecting the to together. However, they also want treatment records and such, but prior to the radiculopathy I never has carpal tunnel.

My question if my SC injury created the carpal tunnel, I can receive SC for the carpal tunnel can't I.

Thank you,

Bergie

[jbasser]

I do for the same type of neck problems you have. ALmost same diagnosis.

Carpal Tunnel is a often a radicular sign attributed to cervical spine injuries.

John

[*Bergie*]

I do for the same type of neck problems you have. ALmost same diagnosis.

Carpal Tunnel is a often a radicular sign attributed to cervical spine injuries.

John

Thanks John, good looking out. Thanks for the PM heads up earlier, Ill call you soon.

Take care buddy,

Bergie

[Vync]

"Note: Temporary or intermittent flare ups of a condition are not considered aggrevation, unless the underlying condition, as contrasted by symptoms, has gotten worse".

Hey Bergie,

I received the same statement in my recent letter from the VA. I searched for the exact phrase on the VA web site, but it cannot be found. I searched for a few of the words and found this. Leave it to the VA to reword some of the text in an attempt to possibly discourage or deceive Veterans.

www.warms.vba.va.gov/admin21/m21_1/mr/part4/subptii/ch02/ch02_secb.doc

5. Determining In-Service Aggravation of Pre-Service Disability, Continued

d. Considering Flare-ups of Preexisting Injury or Disease

Temporary or intermittent flare-ups of a preexisting injury or disease are not sufficient to be considered aggravation in service unless the underlying condition, as contrasted to symptoms, is worsened.

Do not concede aggravation merely because a veteran's condition was in remission at the time of entry on active duty.

Edited March 1, 2010 by Vync