Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the case due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding service connection for a right hip disorder. A new VA medical opinion is needed to address the Veteran's claims and provide a rationale for any opinions provided.

The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, characterized as pes planus, metatarsus primus varus hallux valgus with associated mild bunion formation, bilateral hammertoe deformities, bilateral moderate-sized calcaneal enthesophytes/spurs, and osteopenia, is granted a 30 percent disability rating from February 22, 2008. The Veteran also receives an earlier effective date of October 24, 2011 for the grant of TDIU.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a tremor disorder, finding that there was no credible evidence linking the condition to her active military service or any service-connected disability.

The Veteran's death was caused by a mixed terato carcinoma of the testes, which is not associated with any presumptive diseases. The appellant remarried after the Veteran's death and does not meet the criteria for surviving spouse status due to remarrying within one year of the Veteran's death.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disability, finding that there was no evidence of a relationship between his current condition and his in-service exposure to herbicides or any other service event.

The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for spousal aid and attendance benefits was denied as there is no evidence of a claim being filed prior to October 11, 2016. The earliest communication regarding the benefit request was received on that date.

The Veteran's appeals for restoration of disability ratings for cold injuries to her left and right upper extremities have been withdrawn, resulting in the dismissal of these issues.

The Board has remanded both issues for additional development, including obtaining clarification on the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed conditions and verifying his service in Southwest Asia.

The Veteran's claims for a higher disability rating and TDIU are being remanded due to conflicting information regarding the region affected by his residuals of stab wound, left paraspinal muscles. Further development is needed.

The Veteran's hairy cell leukemia is being remanded due to a discrepancy in the dates of exposure and diagnosis, which may affect the service connection determination.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for arthritis has been dismissed without prejudice due to his withdrawal of the appeal.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete information and records. The Veteran is advised to provide necessary evidence, including Social Security Administration records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and a rating for his left foot disabilities due to conflicting medical opinions and incomplete development.

The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of chronic inactive gastritis is denied as there was no prior formal or informal claim filed before September 11, 2014.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right hip degenerative joint disease is remanded due to the failure to appear at VA examinations and unclear address.

The Board has decided that another remand is necessary due to incomplete opinions regarding the appellant's mental health during service.

The Board has remanded the case for consideration of an extraschedular TDIU prior to November 25, 2014. The Veteran's narcolepsy claim is still pending and related to his TDIU claim.

The Veteran's initial evaluation for trochanteric pain syndrome of the right hip was increased to 10 percent, effective May 16, 2015. However, a remand is necessary due to inadequate development regarding the severity and functional impact of his symptoms.

The Veteran's appeal for payment of reimbursement for non-VA emergency medical services from June 26, 2010, to June 27, 2010, was denied on the basis that he had other healthcare coverage (Medicare parts A and B). The Board is remanding the claim due to insufficient information regarding the remaining balance of medical expenses.

The Board has remanded the case due to additional development being necessary, including obtaining Social Security Administration records.