Other conditions decisions — 2022

The Board has decided to remand the case due to unclear evidence regarding whether the Veteran's peptic ulcer disease is manifested by both anemia and weight loss, which are required for a higher rating. The VA needs to clarify this with a new examination.

The Board has found the right elbow examinations from October 2021 inadequate and remanded for new examinations. The new examinations are deemed insufficient due to internal inconsistencies, inability to consider certain findings, and lack of adequate rationale.

The Veteran's service-connected left ring finger grade 1 open mallet fracture, type 2 has been manifested by painful motion and the Board grants a 10 percent disability rating from July 8, 2016.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for peripheral vascular disease in both lower extremities due to insufficient medical opinions and need for additional development.

The Board has granted service connection for ataxia and parasthesia in limbs as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder. The issue of confusion/lack of focus, fatigue, drowsiness, feeling weak is remanded.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for esophageal symptoms and skin condition due to outstanding medical records that may be relevant to his claim.

The Board has decided to remand the claim for a new VA examination and opinion due to the Veteran's failure to report to the previously scheduled examination. The examiner will determine if the left foot nerve condition is related to service.

Your claim for service connection for lung nodules has been dismissed because you were granted service connection for this condition in a recent rating decision.

The Veteran's dizziness is granted as secondary to his service-connected tinnitus.,The Veteran's swollen face and jaw disability are denied due to lack of a link to service.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's request for withdrawal of the appeal.

The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a Total Disability Rating based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) prior to January 1, 2013.

The Board dismissed the appeal as the appellant withdrew it through his authorized representative.

The Board has remanded the claims for service connection and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151, as well as the claim for an increased rating for lumbar spine disorder due to incomplete development of evidence and lack of consideration of certain lay statements.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and inconsistencies in previous findings. The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is being reviewed, with a focus on whether VA care caused or worsened his gastrointestinal disorder.

The Board has remanded the cases for further development and examination, as there has not been substantial compliance with previous directives. The Veteran's dental condition is being evaluated to determine if it is service-connected.

The Veteran's entitlement to a monthly housing allowance in excess of $2,681.00 for the period from August 25, 2017, to September 30, 2017, is denied as she was entitled to only $2,631.00 based on DoD's Basic Allowance for Housing/BAH Rate lookup table.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's back and neck pain disability claim must be remanded due to lack of substantial compliance with previous directives, inadequate VA opinions, and need for a new opinion.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed before the Veteran's claims can be decided, as VA did not substantially comply with the June 2022 Board remand. The issues on appeal are being remanded for further examination and opinion.

The Board has found that the Veteran's pulmonary disability is not related to his service, specifically due to asbestos exposure. The evidence does not support a diagnosis of asbestosis or any other lung condition related to service.

The appeal was dismissed due to the death of the appellant, the Veteran's widow.