Wrist & hand decisions — 2025

The Board remands the claim for service connection for a left wrist disability to afford the Veteran an examination to confirm all current diagnoses of a left wrist disability and determine whether it is a separate and distinct disability from her service-connected left carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left wrist condition and bilateral pes planus to obtain an adequate VA opinion as both conditions were noted at entrance, even if asymptomatic.

The Board denied service connection for a right wrist disability, chronic cough disability, and diabetes mellitus, type II as there was no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board restored the 10 percent rating for maxillary sinusitis and remanded several service connection claims.

The Board granted restoration of a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome and service connection for a right shoulder disorder, while denying service connection for right sided carpal tunnel syndrome and left sided carpal tunnel syndrome.

The appeal for service connection for a disability manifested by difficulty breathing was dismissed as the issue has been fully granted.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a foot disorder and a right wrist disorder to ensure proper notice is provided to the Veteran.

The Board denied ratings in excess of the current assigned ratings for various service-connected conditions, including major depressive disorder and musculoskeletal issues, as well as a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.

The Board granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis and chronic sinusitis, but denied service connection for right ear hearing loss. The claims for back pain, left knee strain, lungs breathing issue, and right wrist chronic pain were remanded.

The Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits was denied because she did not have an employment handicap and was able to obtain suitable employment consistent with her abilities, aptitudes, and interests.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings, except for a 20 percent rating for limitation of pronation of left forearm from August 2, 2019.

The Board granted an effective date of April 2, 2018 for right carpal tunnel syndrome and service connection for right C6-7 cervical radiculopathy.

The Board granted a 20 percent evaluation for the Veteran's right knee meniscal injury and remanded several service connection claims.

The appeal for service connection for depression was granted, while the claims for service connection for various other disabilities were denied.

The Board granted service connection for a right wrist disability, currently diagnosed as posttraumatic osteoarthritis of the right wrist and advanced, severe scaphoid fracture with nonunion and collapse of the wrist. The issues regarding carpal tunnel syndrome were remanded.

The Board remands the claims for service connection and increased ratings to ensure that all necessary development is completed.

The Board remands the case for additional development and consideration of various issues, including increased rating claims for low back disability, right lower extremity radiculopathy, right knee disability, right hip disability, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, and entitlement to a TDIU prior to May 10, 2022, as well as service connection for a right shoulder disorder.

The Board granted service connection for a right thumb scar status post laceration and readjudicated the claims of entitlement to service connection for various disorders, finding new and relevant evidence in some cases.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for right hip strain, shoulder strain, and wrist sprain to the AOJ for additional development.

The Board remands the claims for service connection for a right arm disability, right wrist disability, left wrist disability, migraines, sleep apnea, and a gastrointestinal disability to correct duty-to-assist errors.