Wrist & hand decisions — 2018
1,624 indexed Board decisions in 2018.
Badges describe the whole decision, not the outcome for every condition listed. An appeal can grant one issue and deny or remand another. Check the original decision for each issue; these outcomes do not predict your claim.
- Whole decision: DeniedJanuary 2018
The Board found that the Veteran's right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, lack of circulation ulnar artery, Dupuytren's contracture, and right upper arm disfigurement of muscle were not caused by his October 2012 right shoulder rotator cuff repair. The claim for a temporary total evaluation based on convalescence was also denied.
- Whole decision: GrantedJanuary 2018
The Veteran's service connection claims for residuals of parvovirus B19 infection and Eustachian tube dysfunction are granted. The Board finds that the conditions were incurred in active service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2018
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and provide an addendum opinion regarding his claims for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for various disabilities, and other issues on appeal. The AOJ will also attempt to obtain any outstanding treatment records from the Darnall Army Medical Center.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)January 2018
The Veteran's claims of increased ratings for his service-connected left wrist scar and migraines, as well as his service connection claims for right shoulder, right knee, and septoplasty residuals, are being remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.
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