Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Board has determined that the Veteran's current low back disorder did not manifest during service and was not caused by any in-service disease, injury, or event. The Veteran's ganglion cyst of the right wrist is characterized by dorsiflexion of greater than 15 degrees and plantar flexion not limited in line with the forearm.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from engaging in all work during the time period under review, as demonstrated by the disability ratings assigned prior to February 24, 2009. The Board denied entitlement to TDIU for that period.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to schedule a video hearing before a Veterans Law Judge due to the failure to provide such an opportunity.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's upper extremity neurological disability, including carpal tunnel syndrome, is a result of his service-connected diabetes.

The Veteran's appeal is denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service, including exposure to herbicides.

The Veteran's left wrist disability, which includes a fracture of the ulnar styloid process, does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The Veteran did not suffer additional disability as a result of the September 2006 VA hernia surgery, and the Board finds that his neurological problems were not caused by this surgery.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral upper extremity disability, including osteoarthritis of the hands, wrists, and shoulders, right lateral epicondylitis (right elbow tendonitis), and right elbow tendonitis, is not related to service. The claim for service connection is therefore denied.

The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable schedular criteria.

The Veteran's daughter is seeking various ratings and service connection for multiple conditions, but the appeal has been remanded due to scheduling issues.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a multi-symptom disability including fatigue, increased muscle enzymes, chronic body pain, muscle cramps, stiffness, cold intolerance, and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for erectile dysfunction (ED) as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.,The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for CTS of the right wrist, left wrist, and hypothyroidism with cold intolerance and constipation was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for ED as there were no indications of penile deformity or loss of erectile power.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his request for a Board hearing by live videoconference. The case will be returned to the Board after scheduling the requested hearing.

The Veteran's right arm injury, including wrist and elbow fractures, resulted in arthritis. The Board has granted a separate initial disability rating of 10 percent for residuals of a right arm injury (residuals of fractures of the right wrist).

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and right wrist scar, as well as his claim for service connection for right wrist arthritis, were denied. The Veteran's right wrist arthritis claim was withdrawn prior to a final decision.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining an opinion from a VA examiner regarding whether any service-connected disability caused or permanently aggravated the Veteran's left wrist disability. The claim will be readjudicated after this development.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of her service-connected right wrist disability and updated VA treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right wrist and right thumb disabilities, finding that there is no direct or secondary service connection based on the evidence of record.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.

The Board has remanded the case for scheduling a Travel Board hearing due to the Veteran's request.

The Board has remanded the appeal due to scheduling issues for VA examinations. The Veteran's claims for service connection for various spine and knee disorders are now pending.