Wrist & hand decisions — 2024

The Board denied service connection for degenerative disc disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that the current diagnoses are not related to in-service events or conditions.,Service connection was also denied for these conditions due to a lack of evidence showing their onset during active duty.

The Board granted service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left wrist sprain, carpal tunnel syndrome, residuals, of fracture.

The Board has reopened the claim of service connection for Parkinson's disease due to new and relevant evidence. The TDIU claim is denied as there are no service-connected disabilities meeting the schedular requirements, and the appellant is not unemployable by reason of his service-connected conditions.

The Veteran's appeal was denied as his claims for service connection were not supported by evidence showing a link between his conditions and active service.

The Board has denied service connection for a right wrist condition and remanded the cases of right hip, left hip, and major depression with unspecified anxiety disorder. The Veteran is required to provide additional evidence or opinions regarding his hip conditions and major depression.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and needs clarification on which wrist condition the Veteran is claiming. A new examination is required to determine if any current wrist condition is related to service.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted service connection, and his right ear hearing loss, irritable bowel syndrome, left wrist condition with ganglion cyst, right foot pes planus, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis are denied.

The Board has granted the Veteran's request to readjudicate their claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of both wrists. However, due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error, the case is remanded for further action including obtaining a medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's bilateral carpel tunnel condition.

Your appeals for increased ratings for left wrist sprain and right knee recurrent strain have been dismissed because the claims were still being processed under the legacy review system, not the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA) system.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for cervical spine, left knee, low back, and right wrist conditions due to a failure of VA to schedule the Veteran for an examination and to secure private treatment records.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for chronic sinusitis was dismissed as moot because the claim had already been fully granted with an effective date of October 18, 2021. The claims for GERD and IBS were remanded due to a duty to assist error in scheduling VA examinations. The bilateral hip, ankle, wrist, and shoulder disabilities were also remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and residuals of a right ankle fracture, did not render her unemployable prior to August 11, 2021. The Board found that the Veteran was unemployable due to a nonservice-connected psychotic disorder.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities prior to March 3, 2014, finding that his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of both hands, finding no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper extremity CTS, and a left knee disability to include DJD and PFS due to inadequate VA opinions. The Veteran will need additional medical opinions regarding the etiology of her disabilities.

The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder strain and left wrist strain, finding that the Veteran's conditions are related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of migraines, left wrist disability, and right wrist disability is remanded due to a duty to assist error.,No specific rating assigned as the issue has been remanded.

The Board has decided to remand the cases for further development due to a duty-to-assist error in prior VA examinations. The Veteran's subjective reports of pain will be considered, and a new opinion is needed regarding the likely etiology of his left shoulder, elbow, or wrist disorders.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability, right hand disability, and right wrist disability due to insufficient evidence regarding their onset during service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as he refused VA examinations and did not provide good cause.