Wrist & hand decisions — 2019

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee, right wrist, left wrist, right ankle, and right foot conditions due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for a right wrist scar, finding that the evidence does not support a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines and a right wrist disability, precluded her from securing substantially gainful employment prior to July 10, 2006.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and left ankle disability due to incomplete records retrieval.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal requires remand for additional development and evaluation of his service-connected disabilities, as well as for clarification regarding his claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The claims are being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disorder and TDIU are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions, specifically bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, right arm ulnar neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity nerve disability. The VA is instructed to provide additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his right ring finger condition is denied as the current noncompensable rating adequately reflects the functional limitations and pain associated with this disability. The claims for increased ratings are remanded due to new evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding whether the Veteran's current carpal tunnel syndrome is related to his in-service injury.

The Veteran's right wrist strain is being remanded for a VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of his service-connected condition. The TDIU issue prior to December 14, 2017 is also being remanded as it could impact the rating decision.

The Veteran's left achilles tendon rupture, status post tendon repair, is rated at 20 percent. The Veteran's left wrist fracture residuals are rated at 10 percent. Both issues are remanded for additional development.

The Veteran's facial seborrheic dermatitis is rated at 10 percent, as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the old or new criteria.,The Veteran's left wrist chronic sprain is rated at 10 percent due to painful motion. The examination did not show ankylosis or other conditions warranting a higher rating.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for all issues except service connection for sinusitis, which was dismissed. The remaining appeals were also dismissed as the Veteran expressed satisfaction with his current combined disability rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, wrist condition, sleep apnea, and PTSD have been denied. The claim for service connection for the residuals of a head injury is being remanded.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for left eye condition and right eye condition are also being remanded.

The Board denied the Veteran's request for an effective date prior to February 1, 2015, for the start of payment of disability compensation based on his service-connected disabilities. The effective date of the grants of service connection was January 1, 2015, but actual payment began on February 1, 2015.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's right wrist scar is rated at 10 percent, and the issue remains on appeal. The Veteran's right ulnar neuropathy is granted a 40 percent rating.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and compensation benefits were denied. The left ankle scars received a noncompensable rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral wrist disorders, including carpal tunnel syndrome and carpal laxity, began in service and have continued after service. The decision grants service connection for these conditions.