Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various conditions, including ischemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and neuropathy, have been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran during the appeal process.

The Board has determined that the Veteran did not sustain a left ankle injury or disease in service, nor does he have any current diagnosis of a left ankle disorder. Therefore, his claim for service connection for a left ankle disorder is denied.,Service treatment records are negative for any complaints, diagnoses, or treatment related to varicose veins. The Board has determined that the Veteran's varicose veins are not related to service and therefore his claim for service connection for bilateral lower extremity varicose veins is denied.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist and cervical spine condition, both secondary to a right shoulder disability. The case is being sent back for additional VA etiology opinions.

The Board has restored the Veteran's service connection and disability compensation for left wrist carpal tunnel syndrome, which was previously severed based on clear and unmistakable evidence (CUE). The decision finds that there is no clear and unmistakable error in the original grant of service connection.

The Board has remanded the case to consider whether an extra-schedular rating is warranted for the Veteran's right wrist disability, including for derivative entitlement to a TDIU. The Veteran reported severe interference with his work as a carpenter and construction worker due to his wrist disability.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for residuals of cholecystectomy is denied due to nonsymptomatic condition. The claims for ratings for ganglion cysts and lipomas are remanded as further evaluation is needed.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a cervical spine condition. The case is remanded for further development and consideration.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including right knee disability, right shoulder disorder, right wrist disorder, and left ankle disorder. The appeal was also remanded for further action on other claims.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist condition, plantar fasciitis, right ankle condition, and tinnitus as there is no current diagnosis of these conditions.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection claims due to new evidence received since his last Statement of the Case. The Veteran is requested to provide information about any recent medical care providers and updated VA treatment records.

The Veteran's service-connected right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, and residuals of a right wrist ganglion cyst do not preclude him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left knee, right wrist, left wrist, right ankle, and right foot conditions due to a lack of VA examinations.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for a right wrist scar, finding that the evidence does not support a compensable rating under applicable diagnostic codes.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including migraines and a right wrist disability, precluded her from securing substantially gainful employment prior to July 10, 2006.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for right knee disability, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and left ankle disability due to incomplete records retrieval.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service or a service-connected disability.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal requires remand for additional development and evaluation of his service-connected disabilities, as well as for clarification regarding his claim for service connection for adjustment disorder with depressed mood. The claims are being returned to the RO for further action.

The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings were denied. The issues of entitlement to service connection for a right shoulder disorder and TDIU are also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of his claimed conditions, specifically bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, right arm ulnar neuropathy, and bilateral lower extremity nerve disability. The VA is instructed to provide additional examinations and opinions.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his right ring finger condition is denied as the current noncompensable rating adequately reflects the functional limitations and pain associated with this disability. The claims for increased ratings are remanded due to new evidence.