Wrist & hand Board decisions

The claims for left wrist ganglion cyst and skin condition (claimed as acne) have been denied because the evidence does not establish a connection to service.,Tinnitus was granted, with no indication of noise exposure during service. The appellant's testimony regarding tinnitus is considered less credible due to its remote onset in service.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, right wrist sprain, cervical spine disability, and left ankle disabilities. The Veteran's claim for service connection of a left hip disability is granted.

The Veteran's right wrist tendonitis is rated at 10 percent, but the Board denied an increased rating. The claims for service connection of her right and left knee disabilities were also denied as there was no evidence that these conditions began in service or are related to service.

The Board denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for right wrist disability since October 21, 2016.,The Board also denied an initial rating higher than 10 percent for post-operative residuals of right forearm/elbow disability since October 21, 2016.

The Veteran's service connection claim for right hand weakness (Carpal tunnel syndrome) is denied, and his increased rating claim for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine is also denied.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) as it did not have onset in service or within one year of discharge, and is unrelated to any aspect of service.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and separate evaluations were denied. The left wrist strain and scars are rated at 10 percent, while the left knee strain is rated at 10 percent with a separate rating of 10 percent for painful motion.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for a right wrist disability and a disability manifested by right hip pain due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran's assertions suggest these conditions may be related to his military service, but further examination is needed.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss has been denied.,The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for left wrist healed fracture radius (left wrist disability) has been remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support a finding that the Veteran's left arm disorder began during service or is otherwise related to an in-service injury, event, or disease. The preponderance of the evidence does not support the claim for service connection.

The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is being remanded due to incomplete development. The RO needs to request the Veteran's formal application and attending releases, including medical provider information.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for further development due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions. The claims include service connection for a right wrist disability, including compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, and service connection for a low back disability.

The Board dismissed the issue of service connection for residuals of a left leg injury. The right wrist disability was granted as service connected.

The Board has remanded the claims for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left wrist degenerative joint disease, status post-fracture and surgical intervention; entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities; and entitlement to nonservice-connected pension benefits.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to incomplete VA examinations.

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

The Board has determined that additional evidence needs to be obtained before the claims can be fully adjudicated. This includes obtaining audiogram results from VA treatment records and reviewing all new evidence submitted since the last decisions.

The Veteran's claims for various conditions are being remanded due to the need for further development and evaluation.

The Veteran's initial ratings for shoulder and elbow residuals of a right brachial plexus injury, hand and wrist residuals of a right brachial plexus injury, and traumatic arthritis of the right shoulder have been upheld. The Veteran is now rated at 70 percent for hand and wrist residuals of a right brachial plexus injury from March 15, 2016.

The Veteran's migraines are granted a 30% rating as of April 13, 2016. The right elbow, left knee, right ankle, left wrist, and right wrist conditions are remanded for further evaluation.