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Andyman73
Not too long ago I had an EMG for upper extremities, testing for cervical radiculopathy. I was DXd with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, specifically loss of sensation in my fingers/hands. They prescribed wrist braces for both.
I have been dealing with loss of feeling and some pain in my hands. Also noticed that I have been dropping things that I didn't used to have problems with...nothing big, but small stuff, pens, pencils, papers, small toys, nothing requiring strong grip to hold onto.
About midway through my 6 year enlistment I was in a MVA, and injured one of my wrists when the steering wheel whipped around. I went to the base clinic and had it documented. It hurt for a month or two, but I don't recall if I had to wear a splint.
Do I have a legitimate claim with this? If so, should I file a FDC, since it was the VA who DXd me with the carpal tunnel?
Semper Fi
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silverdollar22
Andyman, This is getting weirder by the minute bud. I have carpal tunnel too but as you can see DENIED!!! If you have documentation in your SMR then go for it but as you can see i
iceturkee
i can't answer your question andy. but many years ago, i was diagnosed with moderate bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. i had the release surgery on the left but never the right, as the problem resolve
iceturkee
when the va did an emg for my carpal tunnel, they also did one for my servical spine. the hands were positive but the neck was negative!!
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