Wrist & hand decisions — 2026

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal of his service connection claims, finding that the appeal was untimely and no good cause for extension was provided.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for service connection for left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's left wrist disorder is granted service connection and assigned a 20% rating.,His neck disability is granted with an initial 20% rating, but no higher.

The Veteran's service-connected sarcoidosis and carpal tunnel syndrome prevented him from securing and following substantial gainful employment, leading to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability. Additionally, the Veteran has additional service-connected disabilities that meet the criteria for special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left forearm arthritis, right forearm arthritis, left hand CTS, and right hand CTS due to insufficient medical opinions addressing whether these conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities or if they were aggravated by them.

The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for service connection for stroke, hypertension, Peyronie's disease, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, but granted entitlement to sebaceous hyperplasia. The decision was not timely filed.

The Board has granted service connection for left knee strain, right knee strain, right wrist strain, right elbow strain, and right shoulder strain. The decision is based on the Veteran's statements of in-service onset and continued symptoms since service.

The Veteran's initial compensable rating for service-connected scar to right forearm, status post melanoma is denied.,Service connection for left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome and right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome are remanded due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the etiology of these conditions.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus and right wrist disability, but denied for bilateral hearing loss and headaches.,The Veteran's service records do not show a current diagnosis of bronchial asthma or an acquired psychiatric disorder.

The Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates related to service connection and increased ratings have been denied as the earliest date of receipt of claim is January 24, 2023.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, foot disabilities, shoulder, ankle, hip, knee, and multi-joint arthritis. The Board also granted a 70 percent rating for PTSD with substance use disorder, severe.

The Board has decided that the Veteran is not eligible for enrollment in the PCAFC program due to a lack of personal care services. The decision must be remanded to provide a more detailed and thoroughly explained medical opinion, including consideration of the Veteran's reported needs.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine disorder, and lumbar spine disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions.

The Board denied service connection for right wrist, left wrist, right hand, and left hand disabilities due to lack of evidence showing they were incurred in or aggravated by service.

The Veteran is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, which prevent him from securing or following substantially gainful employment.

The Board has decided to remand the claims of service connection for various conditions including a right knee disorder, right wrist disorder, right shoulder nerve disorder, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The AOJ is required to provide notice concerning the appellant's right to a hearing under 38 C.F.R. �� 3.103(b)(1) and (d)(1).

The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus on a presumptive basis due to in-service acoustic trauma. Service connection for left wrist melanoma was denied as the evidence did not establish a direct relationship with herbicide agent exposure or sun exposure during service.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a lack of documentation regarding toxic exposure risk activities (TERA) and an ILER. The Veteran is required to provide evidence that he was exposed to TERA during his active duty, which will then allow for a medical examination and opinion on whether his disabilities are related to service.

The Veteran's left ear hearing loss and right ear hearing loss have been granted service connection on a direct basis.,Service connection for tinnitus has also been granted on a direct basis.,Right carpal tunnel syndrome, left knee arthritis post total knee replacement, and right knee arthritis post total knee replacement have all been granted on a direct basis.

The appeal seeking entitlement to a rating in excess of 20 percent for service-connected left shoulder strain is dismissed.,The appeals seeking service connection for right shoulder disability and obesity are dismissed.