Wrist & hand decisions — 2023

The Board has denied service connection for a bilateral elbow condition and a bilateral wrist condition due to the lack of evidence of current disabilities. The appeal regarding a bilateral shoulder condition is being remanded for further examination.,Service connection will not be granted as there is no current diagnosis of a bilateral elbow or wrist condition, nor any link between these conditions and service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand and intervertebral disc syndrome with cervical spine degenerative disc disease (claimed as chronic neck pain) due to a lack of adequate medical opinions regarding whether these conditions were aggravated by service.

The Veteran's claims for PTSD, left ear hearing loss, left elbow condition, right elbow condition, left knee condition, and bilateral pes planus have been reopened. The appeal regarding TDIU is dismissed. The appeals for service connection are remanded due to new and material evidence having been submitted.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection for right and left wrist disabilities have been dismissed due to his request to withdraw the appeal.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened and granted for allergic rhinitis/sinusitis and sleep apnea. The left knee, right wrist, erectile dysfunction (ED), and headaches claims are still pending and will be remanded.,Service connection has been established for allergic rhinitis/sinusitis and sleep apnea.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the Veteran's hearing loss, spine disorder, shoulder injury, CTS, and ear hearing loss are related to service. The VA is also instructed to clarify the dates of INACDUTRA.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for gout including gouty arthritis, right knee disability, left wrist disability, bilateral ankle disability, bilateral flatfoot disability, and heart disability. The Board found that there is no medical evidence or opinion linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and clarification of opinions regarding the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including a small finger fracture, right elbow strain (claimed as right forearm disability), and right wrist disability, to include carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's vasomotor rhinitis is granted a 10% evaluation, effective July 8, 2015. The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for right and left wrist disorders (carpal tunnel syndrome) due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's claims for higher ratings and separate ratings were denied. The claim for service connection was also denied.

The Board has remanded this case due to insufficient evidence regarding the necessity of the requested home modifications and accommodations. The Veteran's claim will be returned for further development.

The Board dismissed all 34 issues on appeal due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his claims, except for the service connection for irritable bowel syndrome which was not appealed.

The Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, tinnitus, and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) have been denied as there is no current diagnosis or evidence linking these conditions to his service.,The Veteran's claim for degenerative arthritis of the left knee has been remanded due to insufficient medical opinion regarding its relationship to his service-connected right knee sprain. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension remains in a similar state.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral wrist carpal tunnel syndrome and upper forearm neuropathy are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.

The Veteran's increased disability ratings for her left wrist carpal tunnel release and painful left wrist scar are remanded due to the need for new VA examinations.

The Veteran's appeal for a left wrist disorder is dismissed because the Veteran passed away during the pendency of the appeal.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection of his claimed disabilities are remanded due to insufficient rationale provided by VA examiners in prior remands.

The Board has remanded the claims of bilateral hearing loss, increased rating for osteoarthritis, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, and service connection for a left wrist disorder due to additional development being needed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's high cholesterol is not a disability for which service connection can be granted. The remaining issues have been remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's sinusitis, right knee condition, left knee condition, right ankle condition, and painful joints are related to his military service. The Veteran also has muscle spasms, fibromyositis, a left wrist cyst, and a left hand cyst that are related to his military service.,The Veteran's bilateral knee conditions (right and left) and painful joints are related to his exposure to environmental hazards during the Gulf War.