Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for GERD with Barrett's esophagus, hemorrhoids, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and tinea versicolor as these conditions are not shown to be related to his military service.

The veteran's claims for service connection and compensation for PTSD, residuals of a right wrist fracture, and residuals of a right elbow fracture were pending at the time of his death. The claim for adenocarcinoma of the lungs was received after the effective date had already been established. Therefore, no earlier effective dates are granted.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of right inguinal hernia, ganglion cyst of the left wrist, and a left knee disability. The initial compensable ratings for ganglion cyst of the right wrist and migraine headaches have also been denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete information and need for further examination. The veteran's claims are related to exposure to Agent Orange during service.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claimed low back, right wrist, and bilateral ankle disabilities are not related to his military service. The claims for service connection have been denied.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his shell fragment wounds of the right arm and left wrist were denied. The VA found that the current evaluations adequately reflect the severity of these conditions.

The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's residuals of a hemorrhoidectomy, effective from November 1, 2002. The right wrist injury remains at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the veteran's claims due to insufficient medical evidence and a need for further examinations. The veteran is required to undergo VA examinations to determine if his current eye, left wrist, and skin rash conditions are related to service-connected diabetes or any other factors.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist injury, right knee injury, and bilateral hand or palm disability due to lack of evidence of current disabilities in service records.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings are being remanded to the RO for further development, including additional medical inquiry. The case will be returned to the Board for further consideration.

The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The RO found that the veteran did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations based on his service-connected right ankle, left ankle, low back strain, left shoulder, right shoulder, and left wrist disabilities.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of medical evidence regarding the etiology of the veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. The claim is now pending for further examination and review.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining medical records and arranging for VA examinations to assess the severity of the veteran's service-connected right arm disabilities.

The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected left wrist disability is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and consideration.

The veteran's claims were denied as the evidence did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable or higher rating for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis, lumbosacral spine spondylosis, degenerative disc disease, right wrist tendonitis, and left wrist tendonitis.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome and an increased evaluation for cervical spine degenerative joint disease, finding that there was no evidence linking the current disability to service or a service-connected condition.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development of his service connection claims and earlier effective date claims. The RO must attempt to obtain in-patient clinical hospital records from Fort McClellan, Fort Polk, and Alexandria VA Medical Center.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a muscle injury from the shoulders to the mid-back and an increased rating for his service-connected right hand/wrist injuries with borderline carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that there was no current disability or evidence of such in the record.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for further examination and to obtain additional medical records. The issues are related to the initial ratings assigned for his service-connected left wrist fracture, right knee injury, and lumbar strain.

The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and VA treatment records. A VA examination will be conducted to determine the nature and etiology of his claimed disabilities.