Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for carpal tunnel syndrome and coronary artery disease were denied as there was no evidence of service connection prior to October 27, 2006.

The Veteran's appeal regarding tinnitus, PTSD, and various wrist and hand strains has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations.,PTSD remains rated at 70 percent.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic urinary frequency dysfunction, and sinusitis. Service connection is denied for hyperglycemia and a skin condition to include freckling and moles.

The Board has granted a request for a new hearing due to the appellant's inability to attend the originally scheduled videoconference hearing. The case is now remanded for scheduling a new hearing.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied as he failed to report for scheduled VA examinations without good cause. The Board found that the failure to appear at the examinations resulted in a denial of his claims.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions and new evidence. The claims for fractures, hypertension, wrist sprain, carpal tunnel syndrome, renal dysfunction, depression, gastroenteritis, and liver failure are being reviewed due to additional evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination results and outstanding VA treatment records need to be obtained.

The Veteran's bilateral knee braces caused wear and tear on his clothing, leading to the grant of a clothing allowance for calendar years 2013 and 2014.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims of entitlement to increased ratings for her service-connected left and right wrist disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a schedular rating in excess of 10 percent.

This decision denies increased ratings for left and right carpal tunnel syndromes. The appeal for service connection of a heart disability is dismissed. Appeals for service connection of right ankle, sinus, and gastrointestinal disorders are remanded.,The effective dates for TDIU and DEA are also remanded.

The Board denied the reopening of claims for service connection for left distal humerus myopathy, left wrist myopathy, and right wrist myopathy due to lack of material evidence.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a medical opinion regarding the origins of his left arm carpal tunnel syndrome and the severity of his left shoulder disability, as well as the need to obtain additional VA and private treatment records.

The Board denied service connection for a left wrist disability, finding that the Veteran's pre-existing condition did not worsen during service and that there is no evidence of any current wrist disabilities related to his military service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for carpal tunnel syndrome of both upper extremities due to inadequate examination and lack of updated treatment records.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for her right carpal tunnel syndrome and denied service connection for a bone condition secondary to her right carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's left knee disorder, dermatitis of the bilateral shins, and bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome have been granted service connection.,The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome (non-dominant) has had its appeal dismissed due to the Veteran expressing a desire to withdraw his claim.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left wrist disability, including carpal tunnel syndrome, is service-connected as it was first diagnosed during his military service and linked to his active duty.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment prior to January 30, 2018.

The Veteran's left shoulder tendinitis and right shoulder strain are granted as service-connected. Initial ratings for left and right CTS have been granted, with the right CTS receiving a higher initial rating than the left. The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the knees remains remanded.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right wrist and ankle disabilities, finding that they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The case is remanded to obtain updated treatment records and schedule the Veteran for an examination to assess the current severity of his service-connected right ankle disability.