Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's back disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it did not result in forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees or combined range of motion not greater than 120 degrees.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's HIV related illness may be service-connected, but needs more information from his medical providers to make a final determination.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and any related infertility, finding that her condition likely began during her military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for right hip vascular necrosis as secondary to his service-connected right knee strain, finding no new and material evidence was submitted.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical findings regarding the Veteran's left hip disability, specifically concerning flares and passive versus active range of motion.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to incomplete employment information provided by the Veteran. The AOJ is instructed to complete all necessary development and readjudicate the TDIU claim.

The Board has found that the Veteran's present bilateral hand or finger disability constitutes a present disability due to functional impairment caused by painful motion. Another remand is necessary to obtain an opinion on whether this condition is related to service.

The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for nephrolithiasis was denied prior to June 11, 2014. Prior to that date, the condition was manifested by occasional attacks of colic without infection or catheter drainage.,After June 11, 2014, the Veteran's condition required more frequent treatment and resulted in renal dysfunction with slight edema.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to new and updated VA medical records and examinations not yet considered by the AOJ.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's strokes and his service-connected diabetes mellitus.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for gout of the right and left feet due to inadequate VA examination opinions. The Veteran contends that his current gout conditions are related to his military service, particularly his arthritis.

The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination, and a new opinion is needed regarding the relationship between the Veteran's sinus condition and his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a sacro-coccygeal injury, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or chronic condition related to his current symptoms.

The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed residuals of trismus (lockjaw) and residuals of recurrent epistaxis (nosebleeds), finding that these conditions are not related to his military service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right upper extremity disabilities, finding that they were not caused or aggravated by his service-connected low back disability, left shoulder disability, or bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy.

The Board denied the claim for recognition as the surviving spouse of the Veteran, despite a long marriage and short period of divorce. The decision is based on the requirement that the appellant must have lived with the Veteran continuously from the date of marriage to the date of death.

The Board denied service connection for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, finding that the current diagnosis is not related to service or exposure to ionizing radiation.

The Board denied the Appellant's claim for nonservice-connected survivor's pension benefits due to her annual countable income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate (MAPR) for a surviving spouse with no dependents.

The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance/housebound status is remanded due to a failure to provide an examination to determine if his service-connected conditions result in the need for regular aid and assistance.

The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance has been dismissed due to the death of the Veteran, as the Board cannot consider the issue until VBA decides it first.