Wrist & hand decisions — 2025

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including degenerative joint disease of the lower back, sleep apnea, bilateral chronic venous insufficiency, and a bilateral knee disability. The appeal was dismissed for an effective date prior to December 28, 2006, for total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, left ankle strain, left wrist disorder, right ankle strain, right hip strain, and erectile dysfunction associated with right knee derangement due to an improper concurrent election.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and remanded the claims for left and right carpal tunnel syndrome due to an inadequate medical opinion.

The Board granted a rating of 70 percent for PTSD and denied ratings in excess of 50 percent for OSA, IBS, and headaches. The Board also granted service connection for right elbow, left wrist, neck, and left leg shin splints conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance with adaptive equipment, and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.

The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral plantar fasciitis and remanded the claims for service connection for various disabilities.

The appeal for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a bladder disorder and the appeals for service connection for various conditions were dismissed due to untimely filing of the notice of disagreement (NOD) within one year from the date that the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) mailed the notice of the rating decision being appealed.

The Board denied service connection for right and left knee disabilities, as the evidence did not support a finding that these conditions began during active service or are otherwise related to an in-service injury or disease. The claims were also remanded for further development regarding a right wrist disability and a right shoulder disability.

The Board remands the claims for a back injury, left wrist condition, and right wrist condition to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.

The Board granted service connection for several conditions, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical myelopathy with right upper extremity weakness, chronic kidney disease stage III, gout of the right foot, hip joint replacements, and umbilical hernia. The claims for left rotator cuff tear, sleep apnea, and tinnitus were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for hearing loss, TMJ, insomnia, penile condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, tinnitus, lower back pain, right wrist condition, and scars as further development is needed to obtain VA examinations.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus and denied it for hearing loss, while remanding the claims for a right hip condition, spine condition, and left wrist condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for carpal tunnel syndrome, bulimia, and lumbosacral strain.

The Board granted the appeal for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome, a respiratory condition, and back pain based on new and relevant evidence.

The Board dismissed the legacy appeals regarding entitlement to service connection for right and left arm/elbow disorders, as well as denied service connection for a left wrist disorder and a left knee disorder.

The Board denied service connection for various musculoskeletal disabilities, including the neck, elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, and feet, as there was no evidence to support a finding that these conditions were incurred in or aggravated by active military service.

The Board granted service connection for a left wrist disability, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition was aggravated by his active service.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for tinnitus, migraine headaches, a low back condition, a left wrist condition, right and left knee conditions, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances to correct an error by the RO in scheduling VA examinations prior to the rating decision on appeal.

The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, GERD, and sleep apnea, while denying service connection for hearing loss. The Veteran was also granted increased ratings of 50 percent and 30 percent for migraine (tension) headaches and cervical strain (claimed as cervical spine pain), respectively.

The issue of whether new and relevant evidence has been submitted sufficient to readjudicate service connection for the left wrist decompression surgical scar is dismissed as moot.