Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Board has decided that the Veteran's bilateral wrist disability and back disability do not meet the criteria for service connection. The case is being remanded to obtain updated medical records and a new VA examination.

The Veteran's right wrist scar is granted service connection. The issues of initial compensable disability rating for right thumb scar, initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right thumb disability, and entitlement to service connection for right wrist disability are remanded.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right lower extremity knee and sciatic nerve radiculopathy, together with organic diseases such as coronary artery disease, sinusitis, and hypertension, result in the loss of use of one lower extremity and affect balance and propulsion. The Board grants entitlement to specially adapted housing but dismisses the claim for a special home adaptation grant.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.

The Veteran's hypertension was not manifested by diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more or systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more during the appeal period, thus no compensable rating is warranted.,The Veteran's left hand fracture/long finger disability did not result in a gap of one inch (2.5 cm) or more between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm with the finger flexed to the extent possible; nor was there limitation of extension limited by no more than 30 degrees, thus no compensable rating is warranted.,Service connection for bilateral hearing loss cannot be established as the Veteran did not have a current disability at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,Service connection for a left hip disability cannot be established as the Veteran did not have a current disability at any time during or approximate to the pendency of the claim.,Service connection for a left wrist joint pain (not service-connected) cannot be established as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for right testicular mass cannot be established as there is no evidence of a current disability.,Service connection for contact dermatitis (legs, face, neck) cannot be established as there is no evidence of a current disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection to his left arm, wrist, and strain of digits due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these disabilities, which he contends are related to injuries sustained during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right wrist disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), and headaches have been denied. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional evidence and determine the appropriate rating.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral median nerve neuropathy, digestive and/or gastrointestinal disorder (IBS), and a left ear disorder (vertigo) as there is no persuasive evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Veteran's case is being remanded to obtain updated VA treatment records from January 2020 to the present due to her testimony regarding screws in her wrists that were put in crooked.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist, right wrist, back, and headaches conditions due to presumed exposure to burn pits. The claims are remanded for additional development including VA medical opinions on etiology.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and need for further examination.

The Veteran's petition to reopen his previously denied claims for left knee disability, TBI, left wrist disability, cervical spine disability, and a left hip disability (secondary to right hip) was denied due to lack of new and material evidence. The Board found that the Veteran did not have current diagnoses or functional impairment related to these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection of a left wrist condition was dismissed because the Veteran did not file a timely VA Form 9 within 60 days after receiving the Statement of the Case (SOC).

Service connection for eczema, sinusitis, and BPV as secondary to tinnitus has been reopened.,Headaches have been granted service connection. The effective date is July 18, 2017.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to conflicting medical findings and a need for further examination.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been granted, with effective dates ranging from March 16, 2001 to January 4, 2008. The conditions were related to his military service and the VA has assigned full ratings (100%) for all granted issues.

The Veteran's service connection claim for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the neck, shoulders, lower back, elbows, wrists, hands, knees, ankles, and feet is granted as her current diagnosis aligns with her symptoms during service.

The Board has reopened the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) due to new evidence received. However, the claims are still pending as they have been remanded for further examination.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of entitlement to specially adapted housing, special home adaptation grant, and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The Veteran will be scheduled for VA examinations to assess the severity and manifestations of his service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left wrist and left knee disabilities. The VA will need to provide new examinations to determine if these conditions are related to service.