Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected right wrist injury and eczema of the right hand, finding that the evidence does not warrant a higher evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for left arm sling palsy and carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current symptoms and his active duty service.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for low back disorder, bipolar disorder, and right carpal tunnel syndrome. However, none of these claims are well grounded.

The Board denied increased ratings for left shoulder impingement syndrome, left wrist fracture, and recurrent lumbosacral strain.

The Board found that the veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes, as they are rated at zero percent combined.

The veteran's headaches, stomach disorder, and muscle and joint pain are accounted for by known clinical diagnoses. The hair loss is not service-connected due to its developmental nature. Service connection was granted for the removal of fat tissue.

The veteran's appeals for increased ratings for residuals of a scar on the right index finger and residuals of a right wrist injury are denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of limitation of function or flare-ups, and thus did not support an increased rating.

The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of a left wrist fracture was denied by the RO.

The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome are not well grounded, as there is no medical evidence linking these conditions to service or any service-connected disability.

The veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings have been granted. He is currently receiving a 10% rating for his residuals of left index finger injury.

The Board's February 2000 decision denying service connection for the claimed conditions has been withdrawn, and thus the motion seeking review of that decision is dismissed.

The Board has granted increased ratings for the appellant's service-connected shell fragment wound disabilities of the left wrist and right thigh, but denied extraschedular evaluations. The effective date is not specified.

The Board has determined that the veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claims for service connection for left hand arthritis, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and a back disorder.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for the service-connected cervical spine disability, effective February 20, 1992. The left wrist disability is rated at 20 percent and the right wrist disability at 10 percent, both effective from February 20, 1992.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right hand and a compensable evaluation for his scar of the anterior chest wall, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has denied the veteran's claims for service connection for arthritis of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and knees as well as his claim for an increased evaluation for a cervical spine disability. The evidence did not support the presence or current existence of these conditions.

The Board has dismissed the appeal due to a lack of justiciable case or controversy. The veteran's service connection for sinusitis is moot as it remains in effect.

The veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands have been granted, with each hand receiving a 10 percent rating.

The Board found that the submitted evidence was not new and material, thus denying the reopening of claims for service connection for right ankle disorder, low back disorder, acquired psychiatric disorder, right wrist disorder, and right knee disorder.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities (left fifth finger dislocation and scar of the right wrist) do not interfere with his normal employability, thus preventing him from receiving a compensable evaluation under 38 C.F.R. � 3.324.