Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the left and right upper extremities, as well as her TMJ pain syndrome, have been granted increased ratings. The gynecological disability has also been granted a compensable rating.

The Veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection were denied. The claim for an increased rating was denied due to the Veteran failing to report for a scheduled VA examination, and the claim for service connection was denied as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or nexus.

The Board denied service connection for fibromyalgia, arthritis, a left wrist fracture, residuals of head injury, varicose veins, and headaches as the evidence did not establish that these conditions were incurred or aggravated by military service.,No specific in-service event was identified to support claims for these disabilities.

The claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, hypertension, and a lumbar spine disorder are being remanded due to the need for further development.

The Board dismissed the appeals as the Veteran requested to withdraw them prior to a decision being made.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome is being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of records. The earlier effective date claim for left wrist tenosynovitis is not currently before the Board.

The Veteran's tinnitus is granted service connection. The right wrist disability and bilateral hearing loss claims are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin condition is reopened due to new and material evidence. The claims of service connection for bilateral wrist conditions are remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for specially adapted housing and special home adaptation grant is remanded due to a duty-to-assist error. The Veteran needs an examination to assess his service-connected disabilities and their impact on his ability to use aids such as braces, crutches, canes or a wheelchair.

The Veteran's Chiari malformation and related conditions are remanded due to conflicting evidence regarding the diagnosis and etiology of her condition.,The Veteran's migraines, right foot condition, and other secondary service connection claims are also remanded for additional development.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's trigger finger, right third digit is granted. The right wrist disability issue is remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings, effective dates, and service connection have been remanded due to the need for further development or clarification of certain issues.

The Veteran's right wrist scar is painful and has been rated at 10 percent throughout the period of this claim.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been remanded due to the need for additional evidence. The reduction of his back disability rating from 40% to 20% has also been reversed.

The Board has remanded the case due to uncertainty about the nature of the Veteran's upper extremity symptoms and outstanding VA treatment records. The Veteran is seeking service connection for a neurologic disability, which he claims includes peripheral neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome. He believes his current symptoms are separate from his previously diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left wrist disability, scars of the left wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, and residuals of a fracture to the right long finger are all denied.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU is also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for various musculoskeletal disorders, including cervical and lumbar spine disorders, bilateral ankle, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist disorders. The VA examinations are needed to address continuity of symptomatology since service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's psoriatic arthritis and its relationship to his carpal tunnel syndrome and right ulnar neuropathy/cubital tunnel syndrome. Additional medical records are needed, as well as an addendum opinion from a VA physician.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for PTSD was reopened, and it is now granted. Other claims were denied or remanded.

The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted effective July 10, 2015. The effective date is based on the fact that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation as of this date.