Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left wrist condition is remanded due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran needs to undergo another VA examination to determine if she currently has any diagnosed conditions and whether they are related to her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right wrist disability, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the previously denied claim. The Veteran's statements and Dr. C.P.'s opinion in support of his claim were found to be inherently or patently false.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracic kyphosis, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, bilateral foot swelling, and left wrist disability.,There was no new evidence presented to reopen the claim for thoracic kyphosis.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination to determine if the veteran's left wrist, right shoulder, and obstructive sleep apnea disabilities are related to service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a back disability, bilateral foot or ankle disabilities (excluding arthritis), and bilateral wrist disability due to incomplete records and need for further examination. The claim of entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea is also remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for left shoulder and left wrist injuries, finding that VA's duty to assist has been triggered due to the need for treatment records and a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus has been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal. The remaining issues have been remanded for further evaluation.

The Board has granted a separate 20 percent rating for left knee disability due to locking. Other claims are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cause of death was due to his service-connected conditions, specifically his prescribed high-dose opioid pain medications and benzodiazepine.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical spine disability and right hand carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient evidence regarding their etiology. The Veteran contends that his duties as an administrative specialist contributed to these conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and remanded the issue of a rating in excess of 10 percent for left wrist strain.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of left wrist triangular fibrocartilage complex injury, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by his active duty service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and a higher rating for acquired bilateral pes cavus were denied. The Board found no evidence linking the current conditions to service, with the exception of the pes cavus which was linked to post-service work history.

The Board has remanded several issues related to service connection, including for vasectomy residuals, lumbar spine disability, right elbow disability, left upper arm disability, bilateral CTS of the hands, and residuals of a vasectomy. The Veteran's claims are being returned for further development.

The Veteran's PTSD is granted at a 100% rating, his right wrist disability and carpal tunnel syndrome are each granted initial ratings of 50%, and he is granted a TDIU. The back disability issue has been remanded.

The Veteran's application for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or other conveyance and/or adaptive equipment was denied because his service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for eligibility under VA regulations.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right hand disability and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The decision found that there was no evidence linking the current right hand conditions to service or any service-connected condition.

The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for left carpal tunnel syndrome beginning March 7, 2014. The right carpal tunnel syndrome is rated at 10 percent.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for left wrist strain and right eye condition. The Veteran's major depressive disorder and obstructive sleep apnea are granted as service-connected.

The Board has withdrawn the claims for conjunctivitis, lipoma and right triceps disability. The remaining issues of service connection have been remanded due to new evidence received by VA.