Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's skin disability of the right leg. The claim will be returned for further evaluation.

The Veteran's medical conditions, when considered in conjunction with each other, result in his inability to care for his daily personal needs without regular assistance from others and an inability to protect himself from the hazards of his daily environment. The Board has granted special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for muscle pain, multi-joint pain, involuntary muscle twitching, twitching of the eyes and face, and fatigue (previously claimed as Gulf War Syndrome) is denied because there is no current diagnosis of vitamin D deficiency. The symptoms are primarily attributed to his already service-connected PTSD.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate consideration of lay statements and post-service medical records, as well as an incomplete VA examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran and an inadequate opinion regarding exposure during service in Southwest Asia.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's spleen disorder residuals, including immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to herbicide agent exposure or service.

The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral leg tremors and balance problems due to incomplete examination findings, unclear diagnosis of somatic symptoms, and ineligibility for special housing or adaptive equipment.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's cause of death is related to service, including his blood pressure reading on separation.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for vocal polyps/nodules on vocal cords and impaired vision are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining relevant medical records and conducting examinations.

The Veteran's kidney condition (enuresis) was found to be capable of worsening, which led to a finding of clear and unmistakable error in the October 1968 rating decision. The Board granted the request for revision based on this finding.

The Veteran's left fifth finger neuritis associated with traumatic arthritis was granted a rating of 30 percent prior to February 26, 2020. The condition was characterized by moderate incomplete paralysis.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is being remanded due to conflicting employment information and the need for a VA examination. The AOJ will attempt to obtain complete employment history, consider new evidence from a September 2021 VA examination, and readjudicate the case.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating for his liver injury or muscle XIX injury, and remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral leg and foot conditions.

The Veteran's left wrist disability is rated at the minimum of 10 percent under VA rating criteria, and an extraschedular rating has been denied.

The Veteran's appeal for nonservice connected pension was dismissed because the appellant died during the pendency of the appeal.

The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.

The appeal was dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete medical records and a need for further examination. The Veteran's skin rash needs to be evaluated again, especially in relation to his military service.

The Veteran's cause of death was not granted service connection, and the appellant is not eligible for accrued benefits as she does not meet the statutory definition of a child.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the relationship between the Veteran's prostate disability, including BPH, and his service. The VA examiner will need to provide a more detailed opinion on this issue.