Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Veteran withdrew her appeals for the service connection of multiple conditions, including low back disability, bilateral foot disability, cervical spine disability, migraines, right hand and shoulder disabilities, right wrist disability, asthma (claimed as Gulf War Syndrome), chronic fatigue syndrome, dysmenorrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and sleep disability. As a result, these claims are dismissed.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome with median nerve neuropathy is secondary to his service-connected limitation of motion of left wrist, and grants this claim.

The Board dismissed the appeal as it did not receive any arguments or evidence from the Veteran and his attorney within the allotted time.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and that symptoms began many years after separation from service.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims for service connection, including sinusitis, sleep apnea, a stomach disability, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and a back disability. The appeals are pending further examination or evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain a direct service connection opinion, and the Veteran's claim for left wrist fracture residuals is being reviewed again.

The Veteran's appeals for service connection on multiple conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to duty-to-assist errors and inadequate medical opinions. The issues of entitlement to TDIU are also being remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the other claims.

The Veteran's service connection claims for left ankle, right ankle, right hand, and left hand conditions are denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for right hip condition is denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for left hip condition is denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for left wrist condition is denied.,The Veteran's service connection claim for right wrist condition is denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right wrist disability, finding that there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and no current disability related to her active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for postoperative ganglion cysts of the right and left wrists are being remanded due to a lack of current VA examination records, which may affect the severity assessments. The Veteran provided good cause for missing his previous VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for right wrist tendinitis, right knee strain, and left ankle sprain based on the evidence showing that these conditions began during active service.,Service connection is established for all three conditions: right wrist tendinitis, right knee strain, and left ankle sprain.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hearing loss, left ankle condition, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, left wrist condition, right wrist condition, and left knee condition. The Veteran's sleep apnea is also found to be related to his military service.

The Board has granted service connection for left and right wrist tenosynovitis, finding that the Veteran's current conditions were caused by her military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, a back condition, hair loss, a right wrist condition, scars, tinnitus, kidney problems, erectile dysfunction, and left knee condition have been dismissed as the Veteran did not file timely notices of disagreement.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error, and will consider new evidence submitted by the Veteran.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities, finding that his physical limitations could be accommodated by sedentary employment.

The Veteran's right and left wrist disabilities have been rated at 10 percent each, effective April 18, 2024. The Board found that the current ratings are appropriate based on the evidence showing no ankylosis or other conditions warranting higher ratings.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including a left wrist fracture, bilateral hearing loss, Type II diabetes, bilateral glaucoma, OSA, cervical disc herniation, and other musculoskeletal issues are denied.,Service connection is not established for any of the claimed conditions.

The Veteran's hypertension and left wrist scar were evaluated, with the hypertension receiving a 10% evaluation prior to February 4, 2026, and denied for higher ratings thereafter. The left wrist scar received a non-compensable (0%) evaluation.