Wrist & hand decisions — 2024

The Veteran's service connection for a left wrist TFCC tear is granted. The rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for benign prostatic hypertrophy with urge incontinence (BPH) is also granted.

The Veteran's hypertension and tinnitus were granted initial ratings, while the overactive bladder condition was granted a maximum schedular rating. Service connection for stomach condition, carpal tunnel syndrome, back condition, high cholesterol, low vitamin D, and left knee condition were denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to insufficient medical evidence regarding her need for aid and attendance or housebound SMC based on her service-connected disabilities. The AOJ must obtain any outstanding treatment records and schedule the Veteran for a VA examination.

The Veteran's service-connected bilateral knee disabilities and right wrist fracture do not prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right upper extremity with CTS is granted a 30% rating effective November 28, 2016. The Veteran's multiple sclerosis with left eye optic neuritis remains at a 30% rating from that date.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome have been granted.,Service connection has also been remanded for asthma and dental treatment purposes only.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, requiring additional medical opinions and examinations.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss is currently rated as noncompensable. The claims for lower right back pain, right knee injury, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are granted on the merits. The claim for a headache disorder (migraines) and TBI remain pending.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board granted an effective date of September 12, 2008 for the award of Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) at the 'L' rate based on loss of use of one hand and one foot. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the Veteran's claims for service connection can be adjudicated. The RO must issue a supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) to address the new evidence.

The Board has granted service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right and left upper extremities. Service connection is remanded for a nerve disorder of the right and/or left upper extremity, other than carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's right wrist scar is rated at a 10 percent rating, granted an initial compensable rating. The other issues on appeal are remanded for further review.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist disorder, including carpal tunnel syndrome; left thumb disorder; and left ankle disorder. The appeals are dismissed as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left-hand CTS was denied, while he received a separate 10 percent rating for his left wrist limitation of motion.

The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated as 30 percent disabling based on instability, with separate ratings for limitation of flexion and extension. The appeal regarding a higher rating for the left knee disability remains pending.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss and TBI has been denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to incomplete medical records and failure to develop secondary service connection claims.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for the following reasons: obtaining potentially relevant private treatment records, clarifying any SSA claim, and obtaining an addendum opinion regarding whether his fibromyalgia is aggravated by a service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the case for further development to address the etiology of the Veteran's left-hand disability and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development to obtain service treatment records and VA clinical documentation, as well as a VA examination for his left fifth finger fracture residuals.