Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for service connection of back pain due to insufficient evidence in the record, specifically regarding the relationship between his current back disability and events during service. The Veteran testified about receiving treatment after service but could not obtain records from private doctors who provided him with medication.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's loss of vision is related to service and remands for further development, including obtaining medical records from VA hospitals.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits since June 1, 2017 due to his income exceeding the applicable maximum annual pension rates (MAPRs).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient evidence and incomplete records. Specifically, they need to obtain VA treatment records from St. Luke's Hospital and cardiology visits with Dr. G.

The Board denied benefits for spina bifida because the Veteran did not have covered service in Vietnam, Korea, or Thailand and the appellant does not have a form of spina bifida other than spina bifida occulta.

The Board has remanded the claims for increased rating for the facial skin condition and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disability (TDIU) due to insufficient medical opinions.

The Veteran's right hand scar, including its residuals, is related to his service and the Board has granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate statement of reasons or bases, and for further development including a new VA examination.

The Board granted service connection for the cause of death and set an effective date of June 20, 2018.

The Veteran's right knee condition based on subluxation or lateral instability is granted at a 30% rating since June 20, 2015. The initial compensable rating for meniscal dislocation prior to May 22, 2017 remains denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left upper extremity numbness and tingling, as well as his claim for TDIU due to deficiencies in the April 2022 VA opinion.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a sleep disorder, to include as secondary to his service-connected GERD, is remanded due to inadequate examination and lack of clear rationale in the opinion.

The Board has determined that additional development is necessary for the Veteran's claims of service connection for circulatory problems and loss of vision, as well as the issue regarding the timeliness of his substantive appeal for obstructive sleep apnea. The case will be remanded to allow for further examination and consideration.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's residuals of right maxillary aveolar fracture, finding that these residuals began during active service. The mandible disability claim was denied as there is no persuasive evidence to support a nexus between the current condition and service.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the appellant's discharge from service, including his DD-214 and medical records.

The Veteran's acquired psychiatric condition, specifically schizoaffective disorder, is found to be at least as likely as not related to service. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental disability, for compensation purposes, is denied as he does not have a qualifying dental disability.

The Veteran's GSW to the right leg with residual edema has been rated at 10 percent since October 26, 2009. The Board has found that VA did not issue a statement of the case (SOC) addressing this issue and remanded it for further action.

The Board denied the appellant's request for an effective date prior to March 14, 2017, for service connection cause of death due to adult leukemia. The effective date is set at March 14, 2017, as this was when the law was amended to add adult leukemia to the list of diseases associated with contaminants present in the water supply at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal before a decision was made, so the case is dismissed.