Other conditions decisions — 2021

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 40 percent for his lumbar spine disability, finding that his flexion was limited to 30 degrees or less and did not approximate unfavorable ankylosis. The Board concluded there were no episodes requiring bed rest prescribed by a physician and treatment by a physician.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for muscle and joint pain and fatigue have been denied as there is no evidence of a current disability, or any link to service.,Service connection was not granted because the medical evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms were related to his military service.

The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (inactive) with anemia was denied. The rating prior to January 6, 2021, is denied as the hemoglobin level did not meet criteria for a compensable rating. From January 6, 2021, the Veteran's condition required treatment only by dietary modification and does not warrant a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient information regarding the functionality of the Veteran's right testicle, which is necessary for determining a proper rating.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to non-compliance with previous instructions and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the cause of death.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision, so the case is dismissed.

The Board denied a rating higher than 20 percent for left and right leg shin splints, finding the evidence did not support such a rating.

The Board has vacated the decisions denying increased ratings for right elbow fracture and right hand median nerve sensory loss, as the appeals were improperly docketed as legacy appeals due to a timely post-supplemental statement of the case (SSOC) submitted by the Veteran.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his service-connected left hip disorder has been remanded due to the need for an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left lower extremity disability, manifested by swelling, pain, numbness, and the inability to straighten toes. The disability is related to in-service diagnoses of phlebitis and anterior compartment syndrome.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant, through his authorized representative, requested withdrawal of the appeal before a decision was made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for intraosseous meningioma, finding that there is no evidence linking the condition to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate development and failure to substantially comply with prior remand directives. The issue of service connection for a disability of the upper back (to encompass disability of the neck) is returned to the Board for further consideration.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability for treatment purposes is denied as he does not meet the eligibility criteria under any of the available classes.

The Board has remanded the claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to incomplete examination and medical opinions, requiring additional development including a VA examination.

The Board dismissed the appeals for service connection of atrial fibrillation and a skin rash due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to incomplete medical opinions and a need for further examination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for ulcerative colitis, finding that it is at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's service-connected residuals of fractures, right ring finger and right little finger, right thumb limitation of motion, and right long finger limitation of motion have been rated as 10 percent for the entire appeal period. The ratings are denied for higher evaluations.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for PTSD, as well as his claims for right foot, left foot, and left hand conditions have been remanded due to the need for additional examinations.