Wrist & hand decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine, left wrist, right wrist, left hand, and right hand conditions due to insufficient examination opinions. The Veteran is not service-connected for GERD.

The Veteran's claims for neck, left ankle, and low back conditions have been denied. The Board found no current diagnoses of these conditions.,The Veteran's claim for migraines has been remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings for right knee strain and osteochondral defect lateral femoral condyle, as well as non-union fracture in ulna right wrist, are being remanded due to the need for VA examinations that comply with Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) standards.

The Board has determined that additional VA treatment records need to be obtained and reviewed before the claims for service connection can be decided. The case is being remanded back to the AOJ for this purpose.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including an updated VA examination to assess the Veteran's right wrist condition and determine if his symptoms are related to his service-connected fracture residuals.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the weight given to a September 2010 X-ray report and the need for another VA examination.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals, and the Board dismissed the appeal due to the withdrawal.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral elbow disorder (epicondylitis), and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for bilateral hearing loss prior to October 15, 2021.

The Veteran's left wrist disability is found to be related to his service, and he is granted service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's bilateral wrist disabilities (right and left) were characterized by pain with motion prior to September 17, 2020. The Board granted initial 10% disability ratings for each wrist.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and clarification of certain medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral eye disabilities, a full body rash, a stomach disability, and a right wrist disability have been dismissed. The previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder has been reopened and granted.,The previously denied claim of entitlement to service connection for low back disability has been reopened and granted.

The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at the maximum allowed, and he cannot receive a higher rating due to the amputation rule. The right wrist disability is currently rated at its maximum allowed.,The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the issue of service connection for a right knee disability.

The Veteran has withdrawn his appeal for an increased rating for radiculopathy right upper extremity with carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, a back disorder, and left and right wrist disorders due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service.,The Veteran's claims were remanded for additional examinations regarding his lower extremity peripheral neuropathies and right upper extremity condition.

The Board denied service connection for left and right knee disabilities, asthma, COPD, heart disability, hypertension, and carpal tunnel syndrome of the hands due to lack of evidence linking these conditions to service or exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.,Service connection was also not granted for increased rating for vertigo and total disability individual unemployability (TDIU) issues.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and the need for further development of the Veteran's employment history.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right wrist, back, right ankle, and allergic skin disorders due to a lack of evidence linking these conditions to her military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of his cervical spine disorder, right arm carpal tunnel syndrome, right knee disorder, left knee disorder, and left hernia.

The Veteran's service connection claim for a respiratory disorder and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is denied as the evidence does not support a direct relationship to his military service.