Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Board has granted service connection for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and remanded the issues of service connection for left wrist disability and left ear hearing loss. The Veteran's BPH is found to have started during active duty, while his left wrist and left ear hearing loss are not considered disabling under VA criteria.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a left wrist ganglion cyst and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for left knee strain.

The Board has determined that the Veteran is entitled to a separate 10 percent rating for right thumb arthritis as a residual of his service-connected right wrist fracture. However, further examination is needed to determine if he is eligible for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development.,The Veteran is seeking TDIU and SMC based on her service-connected disabilities, which will be addressed upon completion of the requested development.

The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for various service-connected conditions was dismissed. The Board found that the Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding PTSD, and denied all other issues due to lack of evidence supporting higher ratings.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including OSA, Chiari I malformation with cervical syrinx, cervical DDD, bilateral knee disabilities, right elbow disability, right carpal tunnel syndrome, left wrist disability, and bilateral shoulder disabilities. The decision found that the Veteran's current diagnoses were not incurred in service or related to his service-connected bronchial asthma.

The Board denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a left wrist disability, finding no evidence of additional disability caused by VA treatment.

The claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and records review.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the issues of entitlement to higher ratings for his right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities are being remanded.,The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the issue of entitlement to a higher rating remains on appeal.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the severity of his service-connected left elbow disability and to address claims for secondary service connection.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for dyslipidemia is denied as it is not a disability under VA law and regulations.,The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, cervical spine strain, low back pain, degenerative joint diseases of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, and feet, allergic rhinitis, peptic ulcer, diverticulosis, hiatal hernia, erectile dysfunction, benign prostate hyperplasia, memory disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depression are remanded for further development.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a total disability rating due to unemployability (TDIU) is also remanded as it is inextricably intertwined with the above-mentioned issues.

The Board has remanded several service connection claims due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling examinations. The Veteran's psychiatric claim is also remanded as new evidence suggests a DSM-5 diagnosis may be warranted.

The Board has granted service connection for a right hip disorder, LUE CTS, RUE CTS, and denied service connection for left knee disorders. The case is REMANDED for additional development.

The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation for his left wrist disability is being remanded due to inadequate previous examination. The VA needs to schedule the Veteran for an updated examination to assess the severity of his condition and determine if there are any nerve damages.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left wrist disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not caused by an in-service injury.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed to ensure the AOJ substantially complies with prior remand directives and affords the Veteran adequate examinations of his disabilities.

The Veteran's right wrist disability, characterized as tenosynovitis, is rated at 10 percent since March 14, 2018. The appeal for a higher rating has been denied.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and recommends additional testing for gouty arthritis of bilateral knees, right foot, and right wrist.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to new evidence indicating worsening of his peripheral neuropathy and rosacea, as well as potential exposure to herbicide agents during service.

The Board has remanded the case for further development and consideration, including obtaining additional medical records and providing an addendum opinion regarding the cause of death.