Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board's decision denying service connection for a left leg condition was affirmed by the Court, and thus the motion is dismissed.

The Board has remanded the case due to concerns about the qualifications of a VA examiner who provided an opinion on cause of death.

The Board denied service connection for bilateral hand disorders, finding that the Veteran's current diagnoses of left and right cubital tunnel syndrome are not related to his military service.,The TDIU claim was also denied as there is no evidence showing that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities precluded him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 21, 2013.

The Veteran's request to switch from Chapter 30 to Chapter 33 educational benefits was denied because she had already elected to use Chapter 30 benefits for her active duty service.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a liver disability, including as due to herbicide exposure and/or secondary to service-connected PTSD, for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and failure to comply with a previous remand directive.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for a back disability and an acquired psychiatric disability, as well as TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for hallux valgus of both feet remains denied.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being required, including obtaining an independent medical opinion and reviewing records of VA treatment.

The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left thumb disability, finding that his symptoms did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck disorder.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and opinion regarding the Veteran's infertility claim, specifically addressing whether it is related to her service-connected PTSD with depression.

The Veteran's death was caused by myocardial infarction, which is presumed to be due to exposure to herbicide agents in or near the Korean DMZ. The Board granted DIC based on service connection for the cause of death.

The Board has remanded the case for a new medical opinion to address whether the Veteran's diverticulitis is related to his service, including exposure to environmental hazards in Southwest Asia, and whether it is secondary to his service-connected migraine headaches.

The Board has granted service connection for gout and a gastrointestinal disability, including acid reflux, gastritis, and chest pain. The Veteran's claims are supported by medical evidence linking his conditions to his military service.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to changes in the Veteran's condition and conflicting opinions regarding his need for home oxygen therapy.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a new VA examination to assess his right middle finger disability. The RO must issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case after reviewing all relevant evidence.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate opinions and consideration of the Veteran's lay statements regarding his gout disability.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate statement of reasons or bases for its decision, specifically regarding a November 2015 private medical opinion from the Veteran's private treating oncologist.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including assigning appropriate effective dates for SMC housebound and based on the need for aid and attendance, as well as adjudicating the claim of entitlement to a higher SMC rate. The Veteran is seeking earlier effective dates and increased benefits for SMC.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right ring finger disorder, finding that it is related to his active duty service.