Wrist & hand decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining all outstanding VA and private treatment records and scheduling a VA psychiatric examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorders. The claims will be readjudicated after these actions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for lumbar spine strain and other service connection issues due to new evidence received since the last decision. The case will be returned to the AOJ for review.

The Veteran's left wrist disability, including post-traumatic osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, is currently rated at the maximum allowed under VA regulations.,VA has denied an increased rating for both conditions due to lack of evidence supporting a higher evaluation.

The Board has remanded several issues, including the claim for service connection for multiple joints arthritis and the ratings for cervical spine disability, right shoulder disability, left wrist disability, and PTSD. The Veteran's claims are being returned to the AOJ for additional development.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome and a psychiatric disability have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that it was less likely than not caused by his military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for further medical examinations and opinions regarding his claimed conditions. The issues of entitlement to a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss, as well as service connection for GERD, abdominal tumor residuals, diverticulitis, respiratory condition, headaches, skin rash condition, and joint pains (bilateral shoulder, wrists, knees, lumbar spine) are all remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further VA examinations and opinions due to the Veteran's silence regarding participation in a VA examination.

The Board has decided to remand the claims for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome disabilities, as they may be related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities. A VA examination is needed to determine if his carpal tunnel syndromes are at least as likely as not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for left wrist CTS, low back disorder, cervical spine disorder, and bilateral knee disorders. Service connection is denied for a cervical spine disorder.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions regarding his disabilities. The issues of entitlement to an initial disability rating in excess of 50 percent for unspecified depressive disorder with secondary other substance abuse disorder, service connection for a lumbar spine disability, bilateral wrist disability, bilateral hand disability, bilateral hip disability, bilateral knee disability, bilateral ankle disability, and diabetes mellitus, type II are all remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for a right wrist disorder, migraine headaches, and right elbow tendonitis were denied. The claim for allergenic rhinitis was granted on a presumptive basis due to exposure to fine particulate matter in Southwest Asia.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea is remanded.

The Board denied service connection for right hand and wrist disabilities, finding no evidence of in-service injury or disease. Service connection was granted for recognition of C.H. as the helpless child.

The Veteran's right foot/ankle disability is rated at 20 percent, but no higher.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are rated at 30 percent, but no higher.,The Veteran's left wrist disability is rated at 20 percent, but no higher.

The Veteran's right wrist disorder is rated at 50 percent, the maximum rating under VA guidelines. The claim for a higher rating remains pending.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and an initial rating of 50 percent for migraine headaches since April 4, 2017. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and a vision disorder (not specified). The Veteran's right forearm disorder other than a wrist strain, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are remanded.,Service connection is granted for migraine headaches since April 4, 2017. Service connection is denied for bilateral hearing loss and a vision disorder (not specified). The Veteran's right forearm disorder other than a wrist strain, right hip disorder, left hip disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are remanded.

The Veteran's right shoulder, elbow, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are granted service connection. The Board finds the Veteran's IHD, low back disorder, and neck disorder claims should be remanded for further development.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, Crohn's disease, and an acquired psychiatric condition. The decision also remanded the issue of whether the Veteran's character of discharge from service constitutes a bar to VA benefits.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right wrist and pinky disabilities, as well as to adjudicate the referred issues of service connection for right shoulder and elbow disabilities.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings was granted, but no specific compensation or rating details were provided in the decision summary.