Wrist & hand decisions — 2024

The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from August 23, 2016 to June 17, 2019. The TDIU was denied for the period prior to August 23, 2016.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for left ear hearing loss is denied. The case for service connection of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and total rating based on individual unemployability prior to February 6, 2020 is remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Veteran's GERD was not rated higher than 10% prior to August 29, 2022 and in excess of 10% thereafter.,The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with left foot arthritis and bilateral calcaneal spur was rated at 50% after February 22, 2020.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted an initial 10 percent rating. Ratings for his right and left wrist ganglion cysts with tendonitis are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5214 due to lack of ankylosis. Service connection issues remain pending.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right wrist conditions, left and right foot conditions, and bilateral pes planus aggravation. The claim for a 70 percent disability evaluation for PTSD was granted.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for left hip disorder and right wrist disorder due to inadequate examinations in previous decisions.

The Veteran withdrew his appeals for right wrist disability, gastroesophageal reflux disease (Barrett's esophagus), and sleep apnea. The appeal is dismissed.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD and other disabilities render them unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU determination. Special monthly compensation was also granted.

The Board has determined that additional evidence was received and must be considered in the context of the Veteran's claims for increased initial disability ratings. The appeal is being remanded to allow for a full review of the claims.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to properly rate the Veteran's bilateral knee and right wrist disabilities, including obtaining new VA examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions regarding his upper and lower extremity nerve conditions, including peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. The claims are pending further development.

The Veteran's detached retina with decreased vision began during active service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition. The other issues on appeal are remanded.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome have been remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU has also been remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the above issues.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased evaluations are being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding her sleep disability, right ankle sprain, left wrist sprain, right wrist sprain, and right knee sprain/strain.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the claimed conditions. The Veteran's testimony and medical records indicate that these conditions are likely related to her periods of active duty for training (ACDUTRA).

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration of new evidence. The issues include acne, unspecified degenerative arthritis, calcific tendonitis, chronic left wrist tendonitis, and a musculoskeletal condition related to toxic exposure in the Persian Gulf.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for various conditions due to new and material evidence having been received. The claims are now pending for further examination and opinion.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including left ankle, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, right ankle, sleep apnea, bilateral knee disabilities, sinusitis, and PTSD. The issues have been remanded for further development in several cases.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that her condition did not begin during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of compliance with previous directives, specifically regarding scheduling and attending a VA examination. The Veteran is required to cooperate in gathering evidence relevant to his claim.