Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for cardiovascular disability, right hip disability, and a disability manifested as right leg pain due to insufficient VA opinions and missing SSA records. The claims will be reviewed again with additional medical opinions.

The Board has remanded the claim of service connection for varicose veins in the left testicle due to inadequate examinations and conflicting opinions. The Veteran's representative disputes the denial of his appeal.

The Board has remanded the cases for further review due to procedural issues, including non-compliance with Correia v. McDonald and incomplete private treatment records.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left arm numbness, finding that there is no medical evidence showing a causal link between his service-connected right knee disability and his current left arm numbness.

The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining clarification from VA examiners regarding muscle groups involved and resolving inconsistencies in prior diagnoses.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a skin disorder, finding that the evidence did not support a causal relationship between his current skin conditions and his active service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents or in-service sun exposure.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to missing pages in the administrative board hearing file, and a complete record is needed for further adjudication.

The Veteran's appeal for payment of reimbursement for non-VA emergency medical service on April 22, 2013, and April 25, 2013, was denied due to the presence of other healthcare coverage. The decision is remanded for additional development regarding the amount paid by private health insurance or Medicare.

The Veteran's right femur fracture and leg length discrepancy are currently rated at 20 percent. The Board is remanding the case to clarify whether there has been nonunion of the right femur during the appeal period, which could affect the rating.

The Veteran's claim for TDIU is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his employment history.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical evidence regarding the etiology of the cyst above tooth #8. The Veteran's claim will be reviewed with additional medical input.

The Veteran's TDIU claim is remanded due to insufficient notification of the Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC). The AOJ needs to verify her current address and provide another opportunity for her to complete VA Form 21-8940.

The Board denied service connection for anal fissures, finding that the current disorder was not incurred in service.

The Veteran's service-connected deep vein thrombosis does not prevent her from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a VA medical opinion regarding whether her left arm disability is caused or aggravated by her service-connected low back condition.

The Board denied service connection for a cardiovascular disability, finding that the evidence does not show a relationship between the Veteran's current condition and his military service.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in medical evidence and the need for clarification regarding whether the Veteran's service-connected cervical spine disability is manifested by radiculopathy affecting her left hand. The claim will be returned to the AOJ for further development, including obtaining an independent medical expert (IME) opinion.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's gastrointestinal disabilities, specifically whether they are related to her service-connected thyroid disability.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his right foot disability is being remanded due to the need for additional development and examination. The Board will consider new evidence submitted by the Veteran, schedule an examination, and determine if separate ratings are warranted for metatarsalgia or hammertoes.

The Veteran's CML was not in active treatment phase and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, so his claim for an increased disability evaluation is denied.