Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Veteran's service-connected right metatarsal fracture is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his disability.

The Veteran's claim for a temporary total rating based on heart surgery is dismissed because he has already been granted a 100% schedular rating for his service-connected heart disability.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right hip disorder and its relationship to service-connected disabilities.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's neck condition. The Veteran is requested to undergo a new examination to determine if her current neck disability is related to any in-service injury, event, or disease and whether it is caused by or aggravated by any service-connected disability.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right lower extremity disabilities due to insufficient evidence. An additional examination is needed to determine if these conditions are related to service or any other condition.

The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for non-VA treatment at Summa Health System on August 8, 2017 are granted as the treatment was rendered in a medical emergency and VA facilities were not feasibly available.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected idiopathic swelling and trigger finger affecting the index, long, and ring fingers due to incomplete examination reports.

The Board has determined that the termination of VA compensation benefits based on fugitive felon status was proper and dismissed the appeal as moot.

The Board has determined that the Veteran received medical services at SLC due to an emergent condition and was not stable for transfer, meeting the criteria for payment or reimbursement under 38 U.S.C. § 1725.

Your prostate condition was previously granted service connection, so the current appeal is moot.

The Board denied service connection for insomnia, finding that the Veteran's current insomnia disability is not related to her military service or any service-connected conditions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate opinions from VA examiners regarding the Veteran's heart problems and their relation to service, specifically his exposure to gas in gas chambers.

The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for a TDIU prior to June 29, 2010. The Board dismissed the appeal as it was withdrawn.

The Veteran's service connection claim for chronic diarrhea and constipation (IBS) is granted. The TBI claim is remanded.

The Board has denied service connection for congestive heart failure and irregular heartbeat, finding that the Veteran's current heart disabilities are not related to his active service.

The Veteran's mother, M., is granted additional compensation benefits based on her reasonable maintenance needs due to her income exceeding the monthly amounts stated in VA regulations.

The Veteran requested to withdraw their appeal for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU). The Board has dismissed the appeal as withdrawn.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service connection and disability evaluations for rhabdomyolysis, including a hernia disability. The cases are being returned for additional examinations and medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical records and the need for additional opinions regarding the appellant's spina bifida diagnosis.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for a heart disability due to additional development being required.