Wrist & hand Board decisions

The Board found that the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome of the right wrist was aggravated by his military service, and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board found that the Veteran's right hand disability is not etiologically related to active service and may not be presumed to have been incurred or aggravated therein.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left carpal tunnel syndrome had its onset during active service and is present continuously since then, granting service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain clarification of her periods of active duty, inactive duty for training (INACDUTRA), and active duty. She seeks service connection for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine disorder, intervertebral disc degeneration of the lumbar spine, bilateral plantar fasciitis, and hysterectomy.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection were not substantiated and have been denied. The decision does not provide a specific evaluation or effective date.

The Veteran seeks service connection for left elbow, wrist, and shoulder disabilities. The case is being remanded to provide additional development including a VA examination to determine the current residuals of his service-connected malaria and whether any currently present disability of the left wrist, elbow, or shoulder was caused or aggravated by the service-connected malaria.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development including a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his right wrist and hand disabilities and his left hip disability, including the graft site scar on his left hip. The Veteran should also be provided notice regarding how VA assigns disability ratings and effective dates.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple service connection claims for various conditions. The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including VA examinations and the provision of updated medical records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are sufficient to render him unable to obtain and maintain any form of substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the regular aid and attendance of another person, and the Board has granted special monthly compensation based on this need.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's right hand and wrist disability was not incurred in or aggravated by his military service, and he does not have additional disabilities due to VA negligence. As a result, both claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 are denied.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining a review of the Veteran's discharge and any supporting documentation from the Army Review Boards Agency. Additionally, another VA opinion is needed regarding the etiology of the Veteran's carpal tunnel syndrome.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected carpal tunnel release, left and right knee degenerative joint disease, sinusitis/rhinitis, and dyspepsia have been denied. The evidence does not support the assignment of higher disability ratings in any of these cases.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's left wrist disorder and degenerative disc disease with herniated nucleus pulposus of the lumbosacral spine did not have their onset during service or are related to any incident in service, including lifting heavy objects. As such, service connection for these conditions is denied.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for various conditions, including PTSD and hypertension, were denied. The Board found that new and material evidence had not been received to reopen the previously denied claims.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for left wrist disorder, stroke, and right shoulder disorder have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to his complaints during service.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for narcolepsy/fatigue and nerve damage, right elbow (secondary to service-connected residuals, right elbow fracture), but denied the claim for service connection for unexplained nerve loss and numbness of the hands, arms, legs, and feet (to include current claim of bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome).

The Veteran's left wrist disability is characterized by pain, decreased grip strength, and difficulty with daily activities. The Board found that the current rating of 10 percent adequately reflects his symptoms.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left wrist disorder are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining treatment records and scheduling an orthopedic examination.

The Veteran's appeal involves multiple claims for service connection and evaluation of various disabilities, including a right wrist cyst, left knee disability, psychiatric condition, PTSD, joint pain, rash, and eye/sinus infection. The Board has determined that additional development is necessary to address these issues.