The Veteran's right hand condition, including arthritis, is related to his service. The Veteran's lichen planus on the penis has been manifested by symptoms affecting less than five percent of his entire body and exposed areas, requiring topical corticosteroid therapy only.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's right hand tendonitis, trigger finger, and residual tendon tear is at least as likely a result of in-service disease.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hand Disorder, Lichen Planus on the Penis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1811356
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection related to his shoulders, elbows, hands, ankles, and back are remanded due to confusion regarding the procedural posture of the case and clarification needed on whether any issues had previously been adjudicated. The Board also notes that updated VA treatment records should be obtained and an examination conducted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for left hand, right hand, left hip, and right hip disorders due to lack of evidence showing they were incurred or related to service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various right hand, wrist, ankle, knee, and shoulder disorders due to incomplete examinations and lack of consideration of functional loss.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right knee instability is granted a 20% disability rating, effective September 21, 2017. The issue of service connection for left and right hand disorders remains on appeal.
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