Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board denied an increased rating for connective tissue disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a higher disability rating due to the Veteran's symptoms not meeting the criteria for a higher evaluation.

The appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran's request for a Category I designation under the Standards of Practice for the Administration of the Self Employment track for purposes of Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits has already been approved.

The Board has remanded the case due to outstanding medical records and a need for a new VA back examination.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Sjogren's syndrome, finding that there was no evidence linking the condition to his military service or any service-connected disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case for further development and evaluation of the Veteran's left lower leg disorder, including assessing functional impairment and obtaining additional medical records.

The Veteran's claims for service connection, increased rating, and TDIU have been dismissed due to his death.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died during the pendency of his case. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Board has determined that a timely Notice of Disagreement (NOD) was received regarding the June 2015 rating decision awarding an increased rating of 40 percent for urinary tract infections with interstitial cystitis. The appeal is granted, and the issue of entitlement to a higher rating remains pending as it must be remanded for issuance of a Statement of the Case (SOC).

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and opinion regarding gynecological conditions, including those related to military sexual trauma.

The appeal is being remanded due to incomplete development of the record. The Veteran's attorney has requested a separate rating for muscle atrophy, but this may be prohibited by regulation.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for a skin disorder due to inadequate consideration of the Veteran's statements and medical records, particularly the October 1969 service treatment record.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hairy cell leukemia, finding no causal relationship to his military service or any presumptive exposure. The condition was not shown within one year of separation from active duty.

The Veteran's adopted child, G., is now recognized as his dependent for VA purposes, allowing him to receive additional compensation benefits.

The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 18, 2008 for the grant of service connection for gout was denied as there is no legal basis for such a determination.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to incomplete records and will provide updated VA treatment records. The Veteran's SSA records should also be requested.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's CLL is related to exposure during service, specifically TCE and other chemicals/solvents used during his service.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for chronic diarrhea was granted with an effective date of August 15, 2018. The Board denied a request for an earlier effective date as the first complete claim filed after the intent to file did not include this condition.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for an ear disability, a rating in excess of 20 percent for bilateral hearing loss, and TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities. The issues include determining if these conditions are secondary to his service-connected bilateral hearing loss.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's cancer small intestine, which is claimed to be related to Agent Orange exposure. The VA examiner will need to provide a medical opinion on this issue.