Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's HIV is remanded for further examination to determine if it had its onset during active service or is related to an in-service injury, event, or disease, specifically military sexual trauma (MST).

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a hysterectomy and dental disability due to insufficient evidence on whether these conditions are related to her service.

The Board has granted service connection for a bilateral leg condition, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to her military service.

The Board has decided to remand the claim of service connection for diverticulosis due to an open medical question regarding whether the Veteran's sarcoidosis and related medication caused or aggravated his obesity, which in turn may have contributed to his diverticulosis.

The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for post-ablation atrial fibrillation prior to August 6, 2021 is denied as there is no objective evidence of episodes of atrial fibrillation.,The Veteran's ankle disability remains in need of further examination and evaluation due to the lack of adequate findings from previous examinations.,The Veteran's post-ablation atrial fibrillation for the period beginning on August 6, 2021, is also remanded as there are conflicting reports regarding his symptoms.

The Board has remanded the case due to the Regional Office's failure to obtain relevant Social Security Administration records. The SSA confirmed that the Appellant applied for death benefits in January 1981, but her claim was denied because she was working at the time of her husband's death.

The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for Guillain-Barre syndrome of the right and left lower extremities, finding moderate impairment from Guillain-Barre syndrome. The claim is denied for any higher ratings.

The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's PLS as a form of ALS, finding that there is no consensus in the medical community regarding whether PLS is distinct from ALS or a form of ALS. As PLS is presumptively service-connected under VA regulations, the claim is granted.

The Board has determined that a remand is needed to obtain a medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's right hip/femur fracture, which occurred in January 2016. The issue will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent prior to May 24, 2022, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for residuals of left knee meniscectomy due to inadequate reasons and bases in the January 2023 decision.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's achilles tendonitis and her service-connected bilateral foot disabilities. The issues of service connection for achilles tendonitis and TDIU are inextricably intertwined, so both must be addressed together.

The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of a VA examination for the Veteran's eye condition. The Veteran was given another opportunity to attend an exam, and the Regional Office must ensure proper notice is provided.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's epididymal cyst, which began during service and continued since then, meets the criteria for service connection.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for gout and arthritis in both feet due to insufficient evidence. The VA examiner is requested to review the medical records and lay statements to determine if these conditions had their onset during service.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for head trauma and foot conditions due to insufficient evidence. The Veteran contends that her disabilities are related to an incident during service, while her representative argues they may be secondary to a service-connected lumbar spine disability.

The Veteran's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is granted service connection under the PACT Act, which presumes exposure to burn pits and other environmental hazards. Service connection for a cardiovascular disability secondary to his now-service-connected non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is also granted.,Service connection for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma on a basis other than pursuant to the PACT Act remains pending and requires further development.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for sinus bradycardia and myocardial infarction, including as secondary to his service-connected PTSD and OSA. The VA examinations are inadequate due to a lack of consideration of all theories of entitlement and exposure basis.

The Board has decided that the Veteran's right upper extremity disability is associated with and/or secondary to his service-connected cervical spine disorder, but further examination is needed to determine this.

The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the discontinuation of VR&E services, and the Board dismissed the case.

The Veteran's appeal for TDIU and an increased rating for insomnia as secondary to service-connected IgA nephropathy has been dismissed due to a procedural defect. The appeal is prohibited due to the rule against concurrent election of review.