Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board has ordered an addendum opinion to determine if the Veteran's Depuytren's contracture and palmer fasciitis are related to his service.

The Board has remanded the case due to an error in the previous decision regarding service connection for circumcision. The Veteran's claims will be reviewed again with a new examination and consideration of relevant medical records.

The Veteran's skin disability is granted as service-connected. The claim for TDIU is denied due to the lack of information provided by the Veteran.

The Veteran was granted a 10% rating for interstitial lung fibrosis/pulmonary fibrosis prior to October 8, 2020 and a 30% rating from May 23, 2018 onwards. The current ratings are within the applicable criteria.

The Board is remanding the case to determine if the overpayment was created due to administrative error.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the relationship between the Veteran's urinary frequency and his military service. The case will be returned for further development.

The Board denied a higher initial rating than 30 percent for the left knee disability from February 18, 2010 to November 4, 2015. The Veteran is currently in receipt of a 30 percent rating based on limitation of flexion.

The Veteran's service connection claim for right parotidectomy and neck dissection to include lymph nodes is remanded due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of the condition, as well as the need to obtain SSA records.

The appellant has withdrawn her appeal regarding the addition of dependents to the Veteran's VA compensation benefits.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for additional medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's atrial fibrillation is at least as likely as not proximately due to or aggravated by his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Veteran's dental condition resulting from trauma during service did not involve loss of the substance of the body of the maxilla or mandible, and therefore, he is denied service connection for a dental condition.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records from private medical providers, specifically Dr. D.G. and Dr. C.C.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because the appellant withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to confusion regarding the amounts owed for apportioned benefits paid on behalf of the Appellant and her minor children, as well as any recouped amounts.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a VA examination to determine if her current gynecological disorders are related to her service. The issues of service connection for menorrhagia and fibroids, as well as hysterectomy claimed as secondary to fibroids, remain pending.

The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed nasal disability, lung disability, and right upper extremity dystonic tremor. The claims are being remanded for additional medical opinions.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a liver disorder and a neurological disorder manifested by a tic, as there is no evidence of current disabilities or a link to service.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete service personnel records and a need to clarify whether any of the Veteran's reserve service constitutes qualifying service for Chapter 30 purposes. The appeal will be reconsidered based on these findings.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inadequate examination and incomplete medical records.

The Veteran's left arm pain on September 4, 2017 was considered a medical emergency due to the sudden and severe nature of his symptoms. The nearest VA facility was closed at that time, making an IDH ER visit reasonable and necessary.