Other conditions decisions — 2020

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected primary insomnia is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and consideration of whether staged ratings are appropriate.

The Veteran's claim for service connection has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. However, the issue remains remanded as there is insufficient evidence to determine if the blood clots are related to service or any other relevant exposure.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of QT syndrome with a 100% rating is denied as there was no evidence of an earlier claim or defibrillator implantation prior to September 14, 2009.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's skin condition and its relation to service, including potential herbicide exposure. The Veteran needs to provide information for obtaining outstanding VA treatment records and a VA medical examination is required.

The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected fracture, right 4th and 5th metacarpals was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to functional loss caused by pain, weakness, and impaired gripping.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for the increased evaluation of his service-connected residuals of left foot strain with fracture of the second, third, or fourth metatarsal is denied as there was no unadjudicated or informal claim pending prior to January 22, 2018, and the medical evidence did not support a compensable evaluation within one year from that date.

The Veteran's right elbow disability is currently evaluated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that his extension does not warrant a higher rating as it is limited to less than 45 degrees.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address functional loss due to flare-ups and to obtain a VA occupational evaluation.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of schizoaffective disorder and also denied his claim for service connection of atypical psychosis. The decision is based on the correct facts as they were known, and no law or regulation was incorrectly applied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left knee disability and for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining additional VA examination reports.

The Board denied service connection for a right ovary cyst disability as there is no evidence linking the condition to active military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of VA examination, and the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sinus condition is being reviewed again.

The Board has remanded the cases for a new examination to assess the severity of the service-connected left index finger, long finger, and left hand disabilities due to potential flare-ups not being adequately addressed in the previous VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inadequate VA examinations and new evidence submission is requested. The Veteran seeks service connection for his upper back disability, which he contends is related to a service-connected disease or injury.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral hip strains as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected lower back condition.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for VA survivor pension benefits because her income exceeded the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for a surviving spouse with no dependents.

The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to September 28, 2017 for tinnitus and bilateral sensorineural hearing loss. The claim of service connection for NASH is remanded due to insufficient opinion regarding its etiology.

The Board has remanded the case to determine if there were constitutional manifestations associated with active joint involvement that caused total incapacitation for gouty arthritis prior to May 1, 2016. The Veteran's attorney argues another medical opinion is unnecessary as evidence shows painful joints and separate ratings are warranted.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left eye macular degeneration, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.