Wrist & hand decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is dismissed. Service connection for right trigger finger disability is granted, and the issues of increased ratings for diabetes and right shoulder disability are remanded.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for additional disability of the right wrist due to VA treatment is denied.,The Veteran's claim for a TDIU, including extraschedular consideration, is denied as a matter of law because he does not have any service-connected disabilities.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various upper extremity and lower extremity disorders due to outstanding VA examinations. The Veteran is also being asked to provide additional information regarding his unemployability.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for sleep apnea is remanded as there is evidence suggesting a secondary relationship to his GERD, which is already service-connected.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for right lateral epicondylitis and olecranon bursitis of the elbow is also remanded due to lack of current diagnosis.

The Veteran's service-connected TBI, bilateral knees, left metatarsal avulsion residuals, left wrist condition, and migraines are being remanded for further evaluation due to the potential worsening of these conditions.,The Veteran's rib/sternum condition, left ankle condition, bilateral shoulder conditions, insomnia, and kidney condition (claimed as rhabdomyolysis) are also being remanded for further evaluation.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected bronchial asthma is remanded.,The Veteran's claims for bilateral wrist ganglion cysts are remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has these conditions and whether they are related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for secondary service connection of his right wrist ganglion cyst due to his service-connected right wrist fracture residuals and/or carpal tunnel syndrome is remanded. The Board will also decide if this condition is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his hypertension is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his restless leg syndrome is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his rhinitis is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his sinusitis is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his obstructive sleep apnea, secondary to his service-connected lumbar spine arthritis, is remanded. The Board will also decide if this condition is related to his active duty service.,The Veteran's claim for service connection of his skin cancer is remanded. The Board will determine if the Veteran has this condition and whether it is related to his active duty service.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to withdrawal of claims. The Board has found the need for remand on several issues including bilateral hearing loss, lumbar spine disorder, left wrist disorder, right foot disorder, left foot disorder, and right hand disorder.

The Veteran's claim to reopen his previously denied service connection for a left shoulder disability is granted. Service connection is also granted for left shoulder strain and rotator cuff tear, but the right wrist disability remains denied.

The Veteran's application to reopen a claim of service connection for left upper extremity neurological disability is granted, and the Board also grants service connection for left upper extremity cervical radiculopathy as secondary to his service-connected cervical spine degenerative disc disease.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Board will need to provide the Veteran with examinations and consider additional medical opinions regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable rating for residuals, fracture of left proximal third phalanx (long finger) and service connection for various conditions due to additional evidence submitted since the last decision.

The Board denied service connection for back, left shoulder, and right wrist disabilities. Service connection was granted for rhinitis.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right wrist tenosynovitis, as well as right ankle impairment. Service connection is also granted for back impairment, but the remaining issues are remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has denied service connection for a lower back condition and a bilateral wrist condition, finding that the evidence does not support a link to active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, an eye condition (to include vision problems), breathing problems, a left knee condition, a right knee condition, a right ankle condition, sleep apnea, and skin rash have been dismissed as the Veteran did not appeal these issues in his VA Form 9.

The Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been denied as the evidence does not support a finding that these conditions are related to his military service.,Service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome and left arm nerve damage is remanded, indicating further development is needed.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are not shown to preclude her from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment, and therefore the claim for TDIU is denied.

Service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is granted. Service connection for PTSD, TMJ, sinusitis, deviated nasal septum, and migraine headaches are remanded.

The Board denied service connection for HIV, gastrointestinal conditions, CTS and wrist disabilities, epididymitis, left testis condition, penile condition, acquired psychiatric disorder, and bilateral foot disability. The Veteran's claims were remanded for further action on cervical spine, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, tinnitus, thoracolumbar spine, left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, bilateral knee conditions, and temporary total disability rating.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's back disability, bilateral CTS, and tinnitus are service-connected. However, due to uncertainty regarding whether the Veteran currently has sciatica, a remand is necessary for further examination and opinion.