Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including skin disorders, hearing loss, bladder disorders, heart conditions, kidney diseases, and extremity impairments have been denied. The Board found no evidence to support the Veteran's assertions of in-service exposure to toxic substances.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected conditions contributed to his death. The appellant needs a VA medical opinion on this issue.

The Board has remanded the case for further examination and analysis regarding whether the May 13, 2016 surgery was needed for service-connected ulnar nerve damage or non-service connected left upper extremity overuse.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right foot hammertoe due to lack of new and material evidence. The appeal regarding a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a right wrist fracture with traumatic arthritis is remanded.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed for all issues on appeal due to the Veteran's testimony and submitted evidence. The claims are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has granted service connection for gout and remanded the issues of service connection for left and right elbow, wrist, and hand disabilities due to lack of a medical opinion.

The Board denied service connection for right and left wrist disorders, but granted service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's other claims are remanded.,Service connection was not established for the following conditions: bilateral shoulder disorder, bilateral elbow disorder, hypertension, varicose veins of the lower extremities, and headaches.

The Board denied service connection for multiple disabilities, including sleep apnea, right and left shoulder disabilities, a left and right wrist disability, a right ankle disability, and a right foot disability. The Board found that the evidence did not support these claims.

The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Graves' disease with exophthalmos, cataracts, and dry eyes (to include as secondary to service-connected tension headaches), presbyopia, bilateral hearing loss, vertigo, bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, and tinnitus. The Board found that there was no evidence linking these conditions to the Veteran's active service or any presumptive exposure.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for left carpal tunnel syndrome was denied as new and material evidence has not been received. The claim for low back disability was reopened, but the claim remains denied.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied due to lack of aggravation during or as a result of military service.

The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal of 13 issues, including service connection claims for various conditions and disability ratings. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.

The Veteran's current right ear hearing loss and tinnitus are service connected.,Service connection is also granted for left shoulder, right shoulder, left elbow, right elbow, bilateral wrist, left hip, and right hip disabilities. However, the Board has not provided a VA examination to determine whether these conditions are related to in-service motorcycle accident injuries.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and meralgia paresthetica of the left lower extremity, have rendered him unemployable. The Board has granted a TDIU rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for neurodermatitis, skin lesions on the scalp, neck and bilateral wrists, residuals of seborrheic cyst, and keratosis is remanded due to new evidence received since the last denial.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete records and the need for additional examinations. The claims will be reviewed after obtaining all relevant records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient development and examination. The issues include right shoulder, middle finger, knee, foot, back, breast reduction surgery, cervical dysplasia (claimed as cancerous-type tissue), migraine headaches, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his left wrist disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and consideration of additional evidence.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for osteoarthritis of the right wrist and an increased rating for his left knee disability, finding that there was no current diagnosis of arthritis in either condition. The Veteran's left knee disability is currently rated at 20 percent.

The Veteran's bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and left cubital tunnel syndrome are granted as service-connected, with the Board finding that his symptoms began during active duty due to repetitive work as a pharmacy technician.