Wrist & hand decisions — 2022

The Board denied service connection for a left wrist disability other than carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that the evidence did not support a claim of such condition being related to service.

The Veteran's appeals for various disability ratings have been withdrawn and are dismissed due to the Veteran's request for withdrawal of his appeal as to all issues.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for generalized osteoarthritis and numbness of the hands due to additional development being needed, including obtaining medical opinions regarding herbicide exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete examination requests and the need for further development, including scheduling a VA examination at an appropriate facility.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and evaluations.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities alone do not render him unable to obtain or maintain substantially gainful employment consistent with his past work history, education, training, and skills.

The Board has remanded the cases for a VA opinion regarding whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's bilateral CTS disability was caused or aggravated by his service-connected bilateral shoulder disabilities.

The Veteran's left foot tenosynovitis is granted as service connected. The Veteran's left wrist disorder and PTSD rating are remanded for further examination and evidence review.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical opinions and the Veteran's medical history. A supplemental opinion is needed to address whether current neurological disabilities are related to service exposure.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his left shoulder injury, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic spine, and left ear hearing loss. The VA is instructed to verify the Veteran's Reserve service dates, obtain Tricare records, schedule VA examinations for his thoracic spine and left wrist disabilities, provide an addendum opinion on his left shoulder disability, and schedule a right ear hearing loss examination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the Veteran's failure to attend scheduled VA examinations for his left wrist disability. The claim will be reviewed again with a new examination.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right upper extremity, migraines, vertigo or other balance disorder, and hypertension due to issues with evidence development and examination requirements.

The Board has withdrawn the Veteran's appeal regarding his left hip disorder. The remaining issues of service connection for low back, right hip, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left carpal tunnel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hypertension have been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has remanded the claims due to notification issues and a need for VA compensation examinations.

The Board has granted service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome as secondary to the service-connected right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome. The issue of service connection for a left knee disability is remanded.

The appeal for service connection for residuals, right hand injury and a skin disability is dismissed. The appeals for left wrist and left ankle disabilities are remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a skin disability, bilateral wrist disability, and bilateral elbow disability due to lack of evidence showing these conditions are related to his military service. The case is being remanded for further development.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to inadequate opinions regarding the onset and cause of the Veteran's bilateral elbow disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and low back disability. The claims are being returned to the RO for additional examination and opinion.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral flat feet and hand/finger disability due to inadequate examination findings. The Veteran contends his pre-existing conditions were aggravated by service, while VA records suggest other causes.

The Veteran's combined service-connected rating is 60 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a schedular TDIU. The issue of entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis under 38 C.F.R. § 4.16(b) has been referred to the Director, VA Compensation Service.