Other conditions decisions — 2024

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating in excess of 20 percent for hernia right anterior tibialis muscle with scar prior to July 17, 2017 has been denied. The Board found that the claim was abandoned due to the Veteran and his representative not responding to the request for medical records from Dr. P.Y.

The Veteran's IVDS prior to March 9, 2020 is granted with a rating of 40 percent. The remaining issues are remanded for further development.

The Veteran's L4 fracture is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board found no evidence to warrant a higher rating based on current symptoms.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a dental condition (loss of teeth) has been denied as there is no evidence that the loss of teeth was due to any qualifying conditions. The Board found that the Veteran's loss of teeth was not due to trauma or disease such as osteomyelitis, and therefore does not meet the criteria for compensation under VA regulations.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for bruxism (jaw condition) has been granted as her condition is at least as likely as not caused by her service-connected depression. The Board found that her bruxism was due to anxiety, which is a symptom of her depressive disorder.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development to address issues related to service connection and secondary service connection for a bilateral hip disorder, including consideration of the Veteran's in-service injury due to an IED blast.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for a neurological disorder, including auditory processing dysfunction and/or memory disorder as secondary to his service-connected Hodgkin's lymphoma, is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.

The Board has denied service connection for a right hand condition and remanded the issue of service connection for bilateral eye conditions due to insufficient evidence.

The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the medical opinion and a new theory of entitlement raised by the Veteran. The claim will be reconsidered with an addendum medical opinion.

The Board has denied service connection for low testosterone and remanded the issue of rating periodic fever syndrome.

The Veteran's VA benefits were improperly withheld due to a pending felony arrest warrant, and the Board has determined that this withholding was improper.

The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient development of medical records and need for an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder. The claim will be further developed to determine if any service-connected disability contributed to the cause of death.

The Board has granted service connection for a left upper extremity disability and a right upper extremity disability, both associated with exposure to extreme cold temperatures and manifesting as symptoms consistent with Raynaud's disease.

The appeal is remanded due to procedural issues, including the lack of compliance with contested claims procedures and failure to provide copies of relevant documents.

The Veteran's right elbow condition, left arm condition and prostate condition are all granted service connection. The issues of service connection for a left arm condition and prostate condition have been remanded.

The Veteran's appeal of the payment or reimbursement for non-VA medical services provided by Henrico County Medical Center on July 2, 2014, has been dismissed due to a withdrawal request from his representative.

The Veteran's right thumb disability is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.,The Veteran's bilateral shin splints are currently rated as noncompensable under Diagnostic Code 5262. The evidence does not support a compensable rating.

The Board has dismissed an appeal for a stair lift under the HISA program due to it being docketed in error and is a duplicate of another pending case.

The Board has determined that a Statement of the Case must be issued for the issue of an effective date prior to April 25, 2014, for service connection of mechanical back pain syndrome. The Veteran and his representative agree this is necessary.

The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left eye disability prior to April 14, 2023 was denied as the evidence did not show incapacitating episodes or visual impairment that warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied as he failed to appear for scheduled VA examinations without good cause. The appeal is dismissed or denied based on lack of cooperation.