Other conditions decisions — 2023

The Board denied service connection for right and left foot disorders, finding that the preexisting conditions did not worsen during service.

The Veteran's request for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities has been remanded for further review.

The Veteran's left and right lower extremity restless leg syndrome have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent each, effective from May 1998. Ratings for the conditions were increased to 20 percent in July 2021, with a staged rating applied prior to January 26, 2021. From January 26, 2021, forward, ratings of more than 20 percent are denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of medical expenses at Pagosa Springs Medical Center on November 24, 2012 is not fully developed and requires additional development to determine if Medicare covered any portion of his costs.

The Board denied an earlier effective date prior to October 22, 2013 for the grant of service connection for supraventricular tachycardia (previously claimed as premature ventricular contractions). The Veteran did not appeal the March 2009 denial and no new and material evidence was received within one year. An earlier effective date is not warranted.

The Board denied service connection for pituitary macroadenoma with fatty tumors of the lymph nodes of the bilateral armpits, finding no evidence linking these conditions to service.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's stomach disorder, including duodenitis, is not related to his service and therefore denied his claim for service connection.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection of a prostate disorder, finding that there is no evidence to support an in-service onset or relationship between his current condition and his military service.

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

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient compliance with previous instructions and need for additional medical opinions.

Your appeal has been dismissed because the Veteran died during the pendency of your appeal. The Board does not have jurisdiction to decide the merits of this case.

The Board dismissed the appeal due to the appellant's withdrawal before a decision was made.

The Board denied the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection of L4-L5 disc bulge, finding that new and material evidence was not submitted.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) as there was no evidence that his current CRPS developed during or was caused by his in-service right forearm fracture.

The Veteran's cause of death was not due to any service-connected condition, and thus no accrued benefits are available.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's urinary incontinence was aggravated by service, and therefore grants service connection for this condition.

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed because he died while his case was pending.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA medical examination regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed auto-immune liver disease, which may be associated with service and herbicide exposure in Vietnam.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for a duodenal ulcer prior to August 20, 2019 and service connection for a dental condition due to outstanding VA treatment records and an inadequate statement of reasons or bases.

The Board has dismissed the appeals for service connection of an ingrown toenail and a chronic disability to account for chest/throat area pains due to the Veteran's withdrawal of the appeal.