Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating due to individual unemployability (TDIU) as the Veteran has not provided accurate information about his employment status.

The Veteran's left pelvis disability and limitation of adduction have not met the criteria for a higher rating prior to February 15, 2022.,Since February 15, 2022, the Veteran's left pelvis disability has not met the criteria for a higher rating.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding whether the Veteran's cardiac condition is related to his presumed herbicide exposure during service.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right elbow disability, finding that there was no evidence of an in-service injury or disease and insufficient continuity of symptomatology to establish a current disability.

The Board has found that there has not been substantial compliance with the March 2022 remand directives and has therefore ordered another opinion to address the Veteran's left 5th finger disability.

The Board has remanded the claim of entitlement to service connection for a skin condition due to the need for further development and readjudication.

The Board has restored the original ratings of 10% for left and right heel spurs, effective June 12, 2003. The Veteran's increased ratings for these conditions are granted.

Your appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for HIV-related illness has been dismissed because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal.

The Board has granted service connection for left hip replacement and right hip arthritis, finding that the Veteran's knee conditions caused his bilateral hip issues.

The Board has remanded the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to an incomplete VA Form 21-8940. The Veteran is asked to complete and return this form.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for right and left eye disabilities due to a withdrawal of the appeal by the Veteran's authorized representative.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death, and no final decision can be made.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim of service connection for a sleep disorder, finding that there was no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and TDIU is dismissed due to his death.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's neurological disorder, specifically essential tremors. The case will be returned for further development and a new opinion.

The Veteran's right elbow disability and associated ulnar nerve entrapment are being remanded for further evaluation, including clarification of the extent of his service-connected disabilities. The issue of TDIU prior to June 27, 2018, is also on appeal.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal prior to a decision being made.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's anosmia is related to service and granted service connection for this condition.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining additional medical opinions and records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for residuals of a back injury, broken pelvis, left hip injury, and head injury due to insufficient reasons and bases in the August 2020 decision.