Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and need for a new VA examination.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, both secondary to the Veteran's service-connected Type II diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is related to his military service, specifically his MOS as an aviation structural mechanic.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for erectile dysfunction and left wrist condition (carpal tunnel syndrome) due to insufficient medical evidence on file. The VA must provide a VA medical examination to determine if the conditions are related to service or service-connected disabilities.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have diagnosed conditions for which service connection can be granted, including shoulder, wrist, lower extremity neuropathy, back, knee, leg, foot, respiratory system, sleep apnea, heart, corns of both feet, headaches and neck conditions.

The Board has denied service connection for right wrist ganglion cyst, a right hip condition, and bilateral hearing loss. The hiatal hernia claim is remanded.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left ring finger and left elbow/wrist disabilities are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors. The cases will be returned for further examination and rating determinations.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is currently rated at 40 percent, which corresponds to moderate incomplete paralysis. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his withdrawal of the issues of bilateral hearing loss and an increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent for hypertension.,Service connection for a left ventricular hypertrophy is granted, subject to further review.

The Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome is being remanded due to its inextricability with his claim for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. The BPPV claim requires further development before a decision can be made.

The Board has denied service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome due to lack of a current diagnosis. The claim for sleep apnea is remanded as there is insufficient evidence on whether it was incurred in or aggravated by service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's left wrist disability is pending fusion surgery, which could trigger application of ankylosis diagnostic codes. The claim will be remanded for further development and evaluation.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The claim to reopen the right hand numbness was not granted due to lack of new and material evidence. Increased ratings for the right knee, left cubital tunnel syndrome, and status post right wrist fracture were also denied.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection on the merits is remanded due to incomplete records and need for additional examinations. The dental condition claim was denied, while other claims remain pending.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including an ulcer, vaginal condition, dizziness, hepatitis B infection, blackouts, wrist condition, and leg pain. The evidence does not support a finding that any of these conditions were incurred or aggravated during her active military service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as peripheral neuropathy in both arms, are being remanded due to the need for further medical examination.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of the left and right upper extremities has been reopened.,Service connection for cervical strain is granted, with a rating of 10 percent.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of chronic sinusitis, post-concussion syndrome (including chronic headaches), or residuals of right wrist fracture incurred during the Veteran's active military service.,Service connection for these conditions was denied as the preponderance of the evidence does not support a finding that any current disability is related to the Veteran’s military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for right thumb and wrist disabilities due to lack of VA examination, outdated treatment records, and need for further medical opinion.

The Veteran's petition to reopen claims for service connection for various conditions was granted. An initial disability rating of 50 percent for migraines is granted, while a higher rating for major depressive disorder is denied.