Wrist & hand decisions — 2005

The veteran's claims for service connection for hypercholesterolemia, abdominal hernia, and broken left wrist were denied as there is no evidence of a current disability or a nexus to service. The initial compensable evaluations requested for the abdominal hernia and broken left wrist are also denied.

The Board found that the veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome was not incurred in or aggravated by service and denied his claim for service connection.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for narcolepsy with memory loss, hypertension, and residuals of a fractured left elbow and wrist as there is no competent evidence showing these conditions were incurred or aggravated during active duty service.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left knee disorder, scoliosis, neck and shoulder spasms, back pain, and right wrist and hand disability. The evidence did not establish a direct relationship between these conditions and service or any service-connected disabilities.

The VA denied the veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151, finding that his current left wrist disability was not a proximate result of carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill in furnishing medical care by VA.

The Board has determined that the veteran does not have a current bilateral wrist disability or right knee disability that was caused or aggravated by any incident of service.