Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Veteran's claim for a compensable disability rating for left wrist fracture was denied as there is no evidence of functional impairment.,Service connection for the left wrist scar was also denied because there is no evidence that the scars occurred during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, a left wrist disorder, and vasectomy residuals were denied. The Board found no current diagnosis of PTSD or other psychological disorders, and the VA treatment records did not support such a finding. For the remaining issues, additional development is needed as there are insufficient medical opinions to determine if these conditions are related to service.

The Board denied the Veteran's petitions to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tuberculosis, problems with fingers on both hands, carpal tunnel syndrome of the left wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist, sickle cell anemia trait, and diabetes mellitus, type II. The appeals were denied due to lack of new and material evidence.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since November 15, 2011.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including diabetes mellitus type II, foot disorders, erectile dysfunction, psychiatric disorder, prostate condition, and peripheral neuropathy. The Board found no evidence of a current disability in any of these areas or a causal link to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left knee, wrist, hand, and head trauma with scar disabilities are not related to service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of these claims prior to the promulgation of a decision.,The Veteran also withdrew his claim seeking an earlier effective date for tinnitus.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for hemorrhoids, back disability, left shoulder disability, left knee disability, and left carpal tunnel syndrome due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims for various service-connected disabilities, including psychiatric disorders, carpal tunnel syndromes, and respiratory issues, are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and medical opinions. The appeals will be reconsidered based on new evidence and a thorough review of the Veteran's service records.

The Veteran's right foot disability is rated at 40 percent since March 30, 2008.,Higher initial ratings for bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy and back and wrist disabilities are denied.,SMC based on loss of use of the left lower extremity and need of regular aid and attendance of another person is denied.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection and increased ratings. The Veteran's gout, right wrist disability, obstructive sleep apnea, knee and ankle degenerative joint diseases, and residuals of ganglion cyst removal are all remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's service connection claims for bilateral upper extremity pinched nerves, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and bilateral ulnar neuropathy should be remanded due to a lack of a VA examination.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his claims for service connection for chronic pain syndrome, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine posttraumatic osteoarthritis, and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with posttraumatic lumbar osteoarthritis has been withdrawn. The Veteran's claim for service connection for hypertension was denied.,The Veteran's appeal regarding his claims for service connection for migraines has also been withdrawn. His petition to reopen his claims for cervical spine posttraumatic osteoarthritis and lumbar spine degenerative disc disease with posttraumatic lumbar osteoarthritis have been granted, but the issues of entitlement to service connection for hypertension and migraines remain pending.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder condition is not related to service, and his bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and left foot condition are remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities is being remanded as he testified that his conditions have worsened since the last examination.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to additional information and evidence that needs to be obtained, including verification of any Reserve duty after discharge in 1976, Social Security Administration records, and medical examinations.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hearing loss, right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) as the evidence did not establish a nexus between these conditions and service.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including bilateral knee arthritis, bilateral shoulder arthritis, gastrointestinal disability, headaches, left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, and right wrist carpal tunnel syndrome. The reasons given were that the evidence did not support a finding of in-service onset or relationship to service.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and he requires assistive devices to walk. The Board has ordered a new VA examination to assess the impact of his service-connected conditions on his ability to use assistive devices for locomotion.

The Board has stayed adjudication of all cases affected by the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, including this case.,Service connection is denied for erectile dysfunction, depression, bilateral sinus condition, upper and lower teeth problem, bilateral CTS, stomach condition, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, and bilateral lung condition.