Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Veteran's nephritis is not shown to cause renal dysfunction that meets the criteria for a compensable evaluation, and thus his initial claim for an increased rating is denied.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected trigeminal neuralgia is being remanded due to conflicting or incomplete findings from the September 2021 VA examination. The Board requires an addendum opinion to clarify the examiner's conclusions and provide supporting rationale.

The appeal was dismissed due to the appellant's death. The Board has no jurisdiction to adjudicate the merits of this appeal at this time.

The Veteran's jaw disability, including TMJ pain and arthralgia, is found to have onset during his first period of active service from 2003 to 2004. Service connection for this condition is granted.

The Veteran and his representative withdrew their appeal before the Board could make a decision. The case is dismissed.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for her heart disorder of atrial fibrillation and cardiomegaly, finding that it was not incurred or aggravated by service. The Board also found that the current condition is not related to her service-connected PTSD.

The Veteran's claims are remanded for further development, including a new VA examination to assess the severity of his right hand disabilities and whether he has loss of use of his right hand. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings and SMC will be considered in light of any findings from this examination.

The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding the onset of the Veteran's CLL and whether it falls under a presumptive condition related to herbicide exposure. The case is being returned for further development.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claim for a neck injury due to insufficient evidence and need for further development, including a VA examination.

The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's left forearm disability and limitation of pronation, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated treatment records and an opinion regarding the Veteran's left eye condition.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for anemia, finding that there is not enough evidence to establish a link between his current condition and his military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's neck condition and her service-connected back disability, as well as the nature of the neck condition itself.

The Board has denied service connection for left and right hand carpel tunnel syndrome, finding that the evidence does not support a link to military service. The case is remanded for further examination and evaluation of the Veteran's hypothyroidism.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 due to concerns about potential additional disabilities resulting from surgeries and a lack of timely suturing.

The Board has determined that further action is needed to determine if the Veteran's hernia was caused by VA surgical treatment for appendicitis, and thus remanded for additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's pulmonary fibrosis, which may be related to service.

The Board has ordered additional development to determine if the Veteran's epididymitis, dysuria, and testicular pain are related to carelessness or negligence by VA personnel.

The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses incurred at Gene Dx on August 7, 2014, was denied because the testing was not pre-authorized by VA and did not meet the criteria for a medical emergency.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA evaluations and the need for additional medical records. The Veteran's claim of service connection for a recurrent urinary disability, including incontinence and a neurogenic bladder, is being reviewed.